2017 RWF to AFN Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0835 AFN

YEARLY LOW

0.0791 AFN

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0810 AFN

2017 RWF to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the RWF to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 25, valuing the pair at 0.0835. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 30, dropping to 0.0791.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0045 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0805 to the December average rate of 0.0807, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.28% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.0835 was down 10.01% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.0928, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 418 AFN

2016 Average 435 AFN

Yearly Trough Low 395 AFN

Transaction Impact: A difference of 22.40 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0826

0.0797

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RWF to AFN 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 0.0806, compared to 0.0815 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0009 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0806

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0815

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was April, with a trading range of 0.0029 AFN (High: 0.0821 / Low: 0.0792). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0017 AFN (High: 0.0827 / Low: 0.0810).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0029

September Spread (Stable) ±0.0017

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0010 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0010

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2017: 0.0823) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0849), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0025 (-2.97%).

2017 Avg (August) 0.0823

2016 Avg (August) 0.0849

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0817	0.0796	0.0805
February	0.0814	0.0794	0.0800
March	0.0815	0.0791	0.0800
April	0.0821	0.0792	0.0806
May	0.0831	0.0805	0.0812
June	0.0821	0.0802	0.0810
July	0.0831	0.0804	0.0819
August	0.0835	0.0808	0.0823
September	0.0827	0.0810	0.0822
October	0.0821	0.0799	0.0812
November	0.0822	0.0800	0.0805
December	0.0819	0.0801	0.0807