YEARLY HIGH
0.0833 INR
YEARLY LOW
0.0743 INR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0776 INR

2017 RWF to INR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the RWF to INR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 14, valuing the pair at 0.0833. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 16, dropping to 0.0743.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0090 INR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0821 to the December average rate of 0.0749, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.82% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.0833 was down 9.10% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.0916, 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 417 INR
2016 Average 431 INR
Yearly Trough Low 372 INR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 44.91 INR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0829
0.0742
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RWF to INR 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 0.0787, compared to 0.0766 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0021 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0787
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0766

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was March, with a trading range of 0.0041 INR (High: 0.0809 / Low: 0.0768). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0012 INR (High: 0.0755 / Low: 0.0743).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0041
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0012

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and October, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0019 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0019

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 0.0821) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0898), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0077 (-8.58%).

2017 Avg (January) 0.0821
2016 Avg (January) 0.0898

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0833 0.0810 0.0821
February 0.0818 0.0792 0.0802
March 0.0809 0.0768 0.0790
April 0.0785 0.0762 0.0772
May 0.0785 0.0761 0.0769
June 0.0778 0.0759 0.0767
July 0.0786 0.0759 0.0773
August 0.0781 0.0752 0.0770
September 0.0785 0.0760 0.0772
October 0.0787 0.0757 0.0773
November 0.0777 0.0750 0.0760
December 0.0755 0.0743 0.0749