2017 RWF to CDF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.9853 CDF

YEARLY LOW

1.3927 CDF

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.7369 CDF

2017 RWF to CDF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the RWF to CDF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 3, valuing the pair at 1.9853. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 5, dropping to 1.3927.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5927 CDF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.4646 to the December average rate of 1.8401, the exchange rate registered a net change of 25.64% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 1.9853 was up 36.23% compared to the 2016 peak of 1.4573, 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 9,927 CDF

2016 Average 6,203 CDF

Yearly Trough Low 6,963 CDF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,963.36 CDF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

1.9608

1.4195

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RWF to CDF 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 1.6080, compared to 1.8658 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2578 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.6080

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.8658

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was July, with a trading range of 0.2133 CDF (High: 1.9745 / Low: 1.7613). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0400 CDF (High: 1.8830 / Low: 1.8429).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.2133

September Spread (Stable) ±0.0400

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0463 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0463

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2017: 1.9157) against the same month in 2016 (average: 1.2316), the exchange rate shifted by +0.6840 (+55.54%).

2017 Avg (August) 1.9157

2016 Avg (August) 1.2316

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.5467	1.3927	1.4646
February	1.5978	1.4784	1.5249
March	1.6377	1.5620	1.5944
April	1.6973	1.6095	1.6467
May	1.7182	1.6739	1.6889
June	1.7802	1.6879	1.7288
July	1.9745	1.7613	1.8655
August	1.9853	1.8444	1.9157
September	1.8830	1.8429	1.8694
October	1.8890	1.8280	1.8625
November	1.8828	1.8182	1.8418
December	1.8776	1.8201	1.8401