2017 RWF to IDR Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2017.
2017 RWF to IDR Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017
During 2017, the RWF to IDR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 27, valuing the pair at 16.3211. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 19, dropping to 15.6650.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.6561 IDR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 16.1258 to the December average rate of 15.8030, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.00% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 16.3211 was down 12.85% compared to the 2016 peak of 18.7283, 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 IDR 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 15.9563, compared to 15.9499 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0064 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2017 was July, with a trading range of 0.5806 IDR (High: 16.2808 / Low: 15.7002). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2715 IDR (High: 15.9598 / Low: 15.6882).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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 0.2212 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 16.1258) against the same month in 2016 (average: 18.5197), the exchange rate shifted by -2.3939 (-12.93%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 16.3211 | 15.8928 | 16.1258 |
| February | 16.2574 | 15.8396 | 15.9749 |
| March | 16.2527 | 15.7756 | 15.9979 |
| April | 16.1377 | 15.7631 | 15.9108 |
| May | 16.2217 | 15.6805 | 15.9088 |
| June | 16.0404 | 15.6650 | 15.8199 |
| July | 16.2808 | 15.7002 | 16.0003 |
| August | 16.2544 | 15.7228 | 16.0502 |
| September | 16.1844 | 15.8081 | 15.9429 |
| October | 16.2403 | 15.8152 | 16.0622 |
| November | 16.1747 | 15.6694 | 15.8409 |
| December | 15.9598 | 15.6882 | 15.8030 |