2017 RWF to GNF Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2017.
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.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 RWF based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.
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)
SeasonalThe 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.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe 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).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsNo 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.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing 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%).
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 |