2017 RWF to BTN Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0833 BTN

YEARLY LOW

0.0697 BTN

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0776 BTN

2017 RWF to BTN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the RWF to BTN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 14, valuing the pair at 0.0833. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 16, dropping to 0.0697.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0136 BTN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0821 to the December average rate of 0.0749, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.79% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.0833 was down 9.03% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.0915, 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 416 BTN

2016 Average 431 BTN

Yearly Trough Low 349 BTN

Transaction Impact: A difference of 67.77 BTN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0829

0.0742

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RWF to BTN 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 0.0787, compared to 0.0765 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0022 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0787

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0765

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 0.0083 BTN (High: 0.0780 / Low: 0.0697). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0012 BTN (High: 0.0756 / Low: 0.0745).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0083

December Spread (Stable) ±0.0012

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and October, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0019 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0019

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 0.0821) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0898), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0077 (-8.55%).

2017 Avg (January) 0.0821

2016 Avg (January) 0.0898

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0833	0.0810	0.0821
February	0.0820	0.0794	0.0803
March	0.0810	0.0769	0.0791
April	0.0785	0.0762	0.0772
May	0.0784	0.0761	0.0769
June	0.0778	0.0759	0.0766
July	0.0786	0.0759	0.0773
August	0.0780	0.0697	0.0763
September	0.0788	0.0760	0.0772
October	0.0785	0.0759	0.0773
November	0.0777	0.0749	0.0760
December	0.0756	0.0745	0.0749