YEARLY HIGH
0.2548 GYD
YEARLY LOW
0.2397 GYD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2473 GYD

2017 RWF to GYD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the RWF to GYD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 6, valuing the pair at 0.2548. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 26, dropping to 0.2397.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0151 GYD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2502 to the December average rate of 0.2413, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.58% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.2548 was down 8.24% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.2777, 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 1,274 GYD
2016 Average 1,321 GYD
Yearly Trough Low 1,199 GYD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 75.50 GYD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.2511
0.2404
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RWF to GYD 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 0.2483, compared to 0.2463 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0020 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2483
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2463

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 0.0091 GYD (High: 0.2533 / Low: 0.2442). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0036 GYD (High: 0.2434 / Low: 0.2397).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0091
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0036

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 0.0033 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0033

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 0.2502) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.2753), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0251 (-9.10%).

2017 Avg (January) 0.2502
2016 Avg (January) 0.2753

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2548 0.2470 0.2502
February 0.2534 0.2455 0.2483
March 0.2532 0.2455 0.2488
April 0.2527 0.2451 0.2483
May 0.2526 0.2447 0.2473
June 0.2507 0.2437 0.2469
July 0.2522 0.2438 0.2486
August 0.2533 0.2442 0.2493
September 0.2509 0.2442 0.2491
October 0.2498 0.2426 0.2465
November 0.2481 0.2406 0.2431
December 0.2434 0.2397 0.2413