YEARLY HIGH
15.0665 RWF
YEARLY LOW
13.6123 RWF
YEARLY AVERAGE
14.3901 RWF

2017 RUB to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the RUB to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 30, valuing the pair at 15.0665. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 13.6123.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.4542 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 13.8459 to the December average rate of 14.6425, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.75% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 15.0665 was up 9.37% compared to the 2016 peak of 13.7759, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 75,333 RWF
2016 Average 58,611 RWF
Yearly Trough Low 68,062 RWF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 7,270.96 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

14.8802
13.7519
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RUB 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 14.4195, compared to 14.3607 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0589 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 14.4195
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 14.3607

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was June, with a trading range of 1.1765 RWF (High: 15.0058 / Low: 13.8294). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4395 RWF (High: 14.9040 / Low: 14.4645).

June Spread (Volatile) ±1.1765
December Spread (Stable) ±0.4395

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.5173 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.5173

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2017: 14.4249) against the same month in 2016 (average: 10.8515), the exchange rate shifted by +3.5734 (+32.93%).

2017 Avg (March) 14.4249
2016 Avg (March) 10.8515

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 14.0926 13.6123 13.8459
February 14.7276 13.8465 14.2887
March 15.0665 13.9478 14.4249
April 15.0600 14.4257 14.7862
May 15.0000 14.2305 14.6627
June 15.0058 13.8294 14.5090
July 14.3399 13.6623 13.9916
August 14.4929 13.6513 13.9968
September 14.7736 14.3301 14.4782
October 14.8668 14.2918 14.5794
November 14.7143 14.0585 14.4756
December 14.9040 14.4645 14.6425