2017 RWF to HTG Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0840 HTG

YEARLY LOW

0.0714 HTG

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0775 HTG

2017 RWF to HTG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the RWF to HTG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 29, valuing the pair at 0.0840. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 7, dropping to 0.0714.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0126 HTG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0806 to the December average rate of 0.0745, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.59% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.0840 was down 0.67% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.0845, 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 420 HTG

2016 Average 404 HTG

Yearly Trough Low 357 HTG

Transaction Impact: A difference of 62.82 HTG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0829

0.0734

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RWF to HTG 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 0.0800, compared to 0.0751 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0049 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0800

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0751

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 0.0088 HTG (High: 0.0802 / Low: 0.0714). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0016 HTG (High: 0.0763 / Low: 0.0746).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0088

September Spread (Stable) ±0.0016

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0072 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0072

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2017: 0.0819) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0816), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0002 (+0.30%).

2017 Avg (April) 0.0819

2016 Avg (April) 0.0816

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0824	0.0787	0.0806
February	0.0821	0.0793	0.0802
March	0.0832	0.0772	0.0801
April	0.0840	0.0812	0.0819
May	0.0839	0.0811	0.0821
June	0.0815	0.0731	0.0749
July	0.0755	0.0733	0.0746
August	0.0802	0.0714	0.0765
September	0.0763	0.0746	0.0757
October	0.0762	0.0737	0.0751
November	0.0760	0.0738	0.0742
December	0.0753	0.0734	0.0745