YEARLY HIGH
0.8145 CLP
YEARLY LOW
0.7160 CLP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.7736 CLP

2017 RWF to CLP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the RWF to CLP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 18, valuing the pair at 0.8145. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 30, dropping to 0.7160.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0986 CLP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.7962 to the December average rate of 0.7407, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.98% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.8145 was down 17.10% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.9825, 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 4,073 CLP
2016 Average 4,344 CLP
Yearly Trough Low 3,580 CLP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 492.87 CLP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.8083
0.7345
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RWF to CLP 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 0.7896, compared to 0.7577 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0318 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.7896
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.7577

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 0.0506 CLP (High: 0.7666 / Low: 0.7160). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0223 CLP (High: 0.8028 / Low: 0.7806).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0506
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0223

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2017. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0258 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0258

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2017: 0.8022) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.8962), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0940 (-10.49%).

2017 Avg (May) 0.8022
2016 Avg (May) 0.8962

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.8138 0.7773 0.7962
February 0.7925 0.7631 0.7704
March 0.8104 0.7780 0.7932
April 0.8076 0.7686 0.7845
May 0.8145 0.7909 0.8022
June 0.8028 0.7806 0.7908
July 0.8086 0.7730 0.7894
August 0.7889 0.7445 0.7741
September 0.7644 0.7309 0.7501
October 0.7665 0.7342 0.7492
November 0.7634 0.7329 0.7428
December 0.7666 0.7160 0.7407