2017 RWF to BIF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.1194 BIF

YEARLY LOW

2.0049 BIF

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.0540 BIF

2017 RWF to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the RWF to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 25, valuing the pair at 2.1194. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 2.0049.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1144 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.0267 to the December average rate of 2.0509, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.19% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 2.1194 was down 6.45% compared to the 2016 peak of 2.2654, 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 10,597 BIF

2016 Average 10,367 BIF

Yearly Trough Low 10,025 BIF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 572.21 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

2.0986

2.0202

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RWF to BIF 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 2.0339, compared to 2.0742 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0403 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.0339

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.0742

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was July, with a trading range of 0.0799 BIF (High: 2.0995 / Low: 2.0196). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0407 BIF (High: 2.1042 / Low: 2.0636).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0799

September Spread (Stable) ±0.0407

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0258 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0258

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2017: 2.0912) against the same month in 2016 (average: 2.0959), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0047 (-0.23%).

2017 Avg (August) 2.0912

2016 Avg (August) 2.0959

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.0770	2.0049	2.0267
February	2.0719	2.0137	2.0285
March	2.0893	2.0121	2.0335
April	2.0727	2.0138	2.0297
May	2.0861	2.0069	2.0341
June	2.0808	2.0358	2.0506
July	2.0995	2.0196	2.0693
August	2.1194	2.0480	2.0912
September	2.1042	2.0636	2.0921
October	2.1063	2.0500	2.0837
November	2.0989	2.0446	2.0579
December	2.0835	2.0401	2.0509