YEARLY HIGH
16.3211 IDR
YEARLY LOW
15.6650 IDR
YEARLY AVERAGE
15.9531 IDR

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.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 RWF based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 81,606 IDR
2016 Average 85,400 IDR
Yearly Trough Low 78,325 IDR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,280.47 IDR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

16.1580
15.7707
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

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)

Seasonal

The 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.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 15.9563
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 15.9499

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The 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).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.5806
December Spread (Stable) ±0.2715

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 0.2212 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2212

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing 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%).

2017 Avg (January) 16.1258
2016 Avg (January) 18.5197

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