2017 RWF to DJF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.2187 DJF

YEARLY LOW

0.2074 DJF

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.2132 DJF

2017 RWF to DJF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the RWF to DJF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 13, valuing the pair at 0.2187. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 16, dropping to 0.2074.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0113 DJF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2156 to the December average rate of 0.2085, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.31% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.2187 was down 8.79% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.2398, 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 1,094 DJF

2016 Average 1,140 DJF

Yearly Trough Low 1,037 DJF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 56.64 DJF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.2163

0.2078

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RWF to DJF 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 0.2141, compared to 0.2123 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0018 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2141

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2123

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 0.0082 DJF (High: 0.2180 / Low: 0.2098). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0029 DJF (High: 0.2103 / Low: 0.2074).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0082

December Spread (Stable) ±0.0029

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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0028 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0028

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 0.2156) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.2372), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0216 (-9.12%).

2017 Avg (January) 0.2156

2016 Avg (January) 0.2372

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.2187	0.2129	0.2156
February	0.2180	0.2126	0.2143
March	0.2181	0.2118	0.2145
April	0.2169	0.2123	0.2138
May	0.2178	0.2109	0.2136
June	0.2155	0.2107	0.2126
July	0.2186	0.2108	0.2144
August	0.2180	0.2098	0.2147
September	0.2155	0.2115	0.2142
October	0.2152	0.2090	0.2125
November	0.2137	0.2080	0.2097
December	0.2103	0.2074	0.2085