YEARLY HIGH
11.5107 GNF
YEARLY LOW
10.4469 GNF
YEARLY AVERAGE
10.8826 GNF

2017 RWF to GNF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the RWF to GNF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 27, valuing the pair at 11.5107. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 16, dropping to 10.4469.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.0638 GNF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 11.2986 to the December average rate of 10.5169, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.92% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 11.5107 was down 4.74% compared to the 2016 peak of 12.0837, 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 57,553 GNF
2016 Average 53,557 GNF
Yearly Trough Low 52,234 GNF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,319.06 GNF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

11.3768
10.4387
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RWF to GNF 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 11.0891, compared to 10.6760 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.4131 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 11.0891
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 10.6760

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was April, with a trading range of 0.4942 GNF (High: 11.3120 / Low: 10.8178). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1472 GNF (High: 10.5941 / Low: 10.4469).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.4942
December Spread (Stable) ±0.1472

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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.1623 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1623

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 11.2986) against the same month in 2016 (average: 10.3291), the exchange rate shifted by +0.9695 (+9.39%).

2017 Avg (January) 11.2986
2016 Avg (January) 10.3291

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 11.5107 11.1415 11.2986
February 11.3946 11.0817 11.2327
March 11.4313 11.0191 11.1835
April 11.3120 10.8178 11.0879
May 11.1485 10.7793 10.9472
June 10.9940 10.7192 10.7849
July 11.0157 10.5836 10.8055
August 10.9258 10.4650 10.7456
September 10.8501 10.5989 10.7470
October 10.7856 10.5516 10.6716
November 10.8110 10.4718 10.5693
December 10.5941 10.4469 10.5169