2017 RWF to BOB Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0085 BOB

YEARLY LOW

0.0080 BOB

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0083 BOB

2017 RWF to BOB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the RWF to BOB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 6, valuing the pair at 0.0085. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 25, dropping to 0.0080.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0005 BOB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0083 to the December average rate of 0.0081, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.42% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.0085 was down 8.35% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.0093, 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 42 BOB

2016 Average 44 BOB

Yearly Trough Low 40 BOB

Transaction Impact: A difference of 2.26 BOB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0084

0.0080

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RWF to BOB 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 0.0083, compared to 0.0082 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0000 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0083

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0082

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 0.0003 BOB (High: 0.0085 / Low: 0.0082). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 BOB (High: 0.0081 / Low: 0.0080).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0003

December Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and August, 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 0.0001 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0001

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 0.0083) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0092), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0009 (-9.50%).

2017 Avg (January) 0.0083

2016 Avg (January) 0.0092

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0085	0.0083	0.0083
February	0.0084	0.0082	0.0083
March	0.0085	0.0082	0.0083
April	0.0084	0.0082	0.0083
May	0.0085	0.0082	0.0083
June	0.0084	0.0082	0.0083
July	0.0084	0.0082	0.0083
August	0.0085	0.0082	0.0084
September	0.0084	0.0082	0.0084
October	0.0084	0.0081	0.0082
November	0.0083	0.0081	0.0081
December	0.0081	0.0080	0.0081