2017 RWF to CRC Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.7079 CRC

YEARLY LOW

0.6575 CRC

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.6748 CRC

2017 RWF to CRC Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the RWF to CRC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 28, valuing the pair at 0.7079. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 9, dropping to 0.6575.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0505 CRC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6650 to the December average rate of 0.6600, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.74% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.7079 was down 3.64% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.7347, 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 3,540 CRC

2016 Average 3,487 CRC

Yearly Trough Low 3,287 CRC

Transaction Impact: A difference of 252.29 CRC purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.6963

0.6567

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RWF to CRC 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 0.6704, compared to 0.6791 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0088 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.6704

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6791

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was May, with a trading range of 0.0430 CRC (High: 0.7079 / Low: 0.6649). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0085 CRC (High: 0.6665 / Low: 0.6580).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0430

December Spread (Stable) ±0.0085

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0132 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0132

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2017: 0.6794) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.7050), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0256 (-3.63%).

2017 Avg (May) 0.6794

2016 Avg (May) 0.7050

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.6757	0.6580	0.6650
February	0.6795	0.6575	0.6666
March	0.6826	0.6589	0.6687
April	0.6787	0.6612	0.6671
May	0.7079	0.6649	0.6794
June	0.6872	0.6706	0.6755
July	0.6966	0.6711	0.6853
August	0.7038	0.6799	0.6930
September	0.6975	0.6785	0.6913
October	0.6901	0.6654	0.6792
November	0.6836	0.6590	0.6660
December	0.6665	0.6580	0.6600