YEARLY HIGH
8.7059 RWF
YEARLY LOW
6.9951 RWF
YEARLY AVERAGE
7.8200 RWF

2017 RSD to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the RSD to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 29, valuing the pair at 8.7059. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 7, dropping to 6.9951.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.7108 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 7.1211 to the December average rate of 8.5384, the exchange rate registered a net change of 19.90% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 8.7059 was up 17.79% compared to the 2016 peak of 7.3909, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 RSD based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 43,529 RWF
2016 Average 35,068 RWF
Yearly Trough Low 34,975 RWF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 8,553.82 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

8.6801
6.9794
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RSD to RWF Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis

A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.

Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)

Seasonal

The average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 7.3366, compared to 8.3034 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.9668 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 7.3366
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 8.3034

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was July, with a trading range of 0.4323 RWF (High: 8.2015 / Low: 7.7692). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2341 RWF (High: 8.4643 / Low: 8.2303).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.4323
September Spread (Stable) ±0.2341

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 8 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0434 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0434

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 8.5384) against the same month in 2016 (average: 7.0522), the exchange rate shifted by +1.4862 (+21.07%).

2017 Avg (December) 8.5384
2016 Avg (December) 7.0522

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 7.2598 6.9951 7.1211
February 7.2977 6.9953 7.1686
March 7.3509 7.0318 7.2016
April 7.4319 7.0594 7.2479
May 7.7326 7.3225 7.5333
June 7.9982 7.6076 7.7473
July 8.2015 7.7692 7.9907
August 8.3997 8.0850 8.2235
September 8.4643 8.2303 8.3385
October 8.4574 8.1917 8.2951
November 8.5685 8.2085 8.4344
December 8.7059 8.4148 8.5384