YEARLY HIGH
0.1420 ISK
YEARLY LOW
0.1158 ISK
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1272 ISK

2017 RWF to ISK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the RWF to ISK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 27, valuing the pair at 0.1420. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 5, dropping to 0.1158.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0262 ISK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1378 to the December average rate of 0.1222, the exchange rate registered a net change of -11.34% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.1420 was down 18.93% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.1752, 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 710 ISK
2016 Average 776 ISK
Yearly Trough Low 579 ISK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 131.15 ISK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.1396
0.1182
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RWF to ISK 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 0.1295, compared to 0.1249 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0046 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1295
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1249

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was April, with a trading range of 0.0107 ISK (High: 0.1373 / Low: 0.1266). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0037 ISK (High: 0.1292 / Low: 0.1255).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0107
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0037

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0092 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0092

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 0.1378) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.1735), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0357 (-20.56%).

2017 Avg (January) 0.1378
2016 Avg (January) 0.1735

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1420 0.1341 0.1378
February 0.1377 0.1291 0.1335
March 0.1373 0.1273 0.1309
April 0.1373 0.1266 0.1320
May 0.1274 0.1175 0.1228
June 0.1261 0.1158 0.1200
July 0.1293 0.1207 0.1251
August 0.1322 0.1238 0.1273
September 0.1292 0.1255 0.1275
October 0.1278 0.1227 0.1253
November 0.1243 0.1199 0.1221
December 0.1245 0.1203 0.1222