YEARLY HIGH
0.0579 DOP
YEARLY LOW
0.0555 DOP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0564 DOP

2017 RWF to DOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the RWF to DOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 25, valuing the pair at 0.0579. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 17, dropping to 0.0555.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0024 DOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0561 to the December average rate of 0.0563, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.41% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.0579 was down 6.29% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.0618, 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 290 DOP
2016 Average 295 DOP
Yearly Trough Low 278 DOP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 12.11 DOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0568
0.0561
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RWF to DOP 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 0.0563, compared to 0.0566 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0003 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0563
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0566

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 0.0024 DOP (High: 0.0579 / Low: 0.0555). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0008 DOP (High: 0.0570 / Low: 0.0561).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0024
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0008

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0003 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0003

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2017: 0.0568) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0580), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0013 (-2.16%).

2017 Avg (August) 0.0568
2016 Avg (August) 0.0580

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0570 0.0557 0.0561
February 0.0576 0.0556 0.0561
March 0.0577 0.0560 0.0565
April 0.0574 0.0560 0.0565
May 0.0575 0.0559 0.0564
June 0.0573 0.0558 0.0562
July 0.0576 0.0558 0.0567
August 0.0579 0.0555 0.0568
September 0.0575 0.0558 0.0568
October 0.0572 0.0558 0.0566
November 0.0573 0.0560 0.0563
December 0.0570 0.0561 0.0563