YEARLY HIGH
0.0224 ARS
YEARLY LOW
0.0180 ARS
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0197 ARS

2017 RWF to ARS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the RWF to ARS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 0.0224. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 17, dropping to 0.0180.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0044 ARS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0192 to the December average rate of 0.0207, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.88% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.0224 was up 8.86% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.0206, 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 112 ARS
2016 Average 95 ARS
Yearly Trough Low 90 ARS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 22.21 ARS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0212
0.0181
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RWF to ARS 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 0.0188, compared to 0.0207 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0019 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0188
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0207

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 0.0024 ARS (High: 0.0224 / Low: 0.0201). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0005 ARS (High: 0.0194 / Low: 0.0189).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0024
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0005

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0005 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0005

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 0.0207) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0192), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0015 (+7.71%).

2017 Avg (December) 0.0207
2016 Avg (December) 0.0192

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0194 0.0189 0.0192
February 0.0190 0.0184 0.0187
March 0.0191 0.0183 0.0186
April 0.0186 0.0180 0.0183
May 0.0194 0.0182 0.0188
June 0.0198 0.0188 0.0191
July 0.0216 0.0195 0.0206
August 0.0214 0.0205 0.0210
September 0.0210 0.0204 0.0207
October 0.0210 0.0204 0.0207
November 0.0209 0.0201 0.0205
December 0.0224 0.0201 0.0207