2017 RWF to JPY Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.1427 JPY

YEARLY LOW

0.1287 JPY

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.1337 JPY

2017 RWF to JPY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the RWF to JPY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 7, valuing the pair at 0.1427. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 7, dropping to 0.1287.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0140 JPY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1388 to the December average rate of 0.1317, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.09% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.1427 was down 11.82% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.1618, 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 713 JPY

2016 Average 698 JPY

Yearly Trough Low 644 JPY

Transaction Impact: A difference of 69.81 JPY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.1395

0.1310

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RWF to JPY 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 0.1345, compared to 0.1329 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0016 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1345

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1329

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was January, with a trading range of 0.0074 JPY (High: 0.1427 / Low: 0.1353). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0024 JPY (High: 0.1328 / Low: 0.1304).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0074

December Spread (Stable) ±0.0024

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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0037 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0037

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 0.1388) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.1582), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0194 (-12.28%).

2017 Avg (January) 0.1388

2016 Avg (January) 0.1582

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.1427	0.1353	0.1388
February	0.1378	0.1332	0.1354
March	0.1391	0.1319	0.1355
April	0.1350	0.1290	0.1317
May	0.1385	0.1313	0.1340
June	0.1342	0.1297	0.1319
July	0.1381	0.1321	0.1347
August	0.1344	0.1289	0.1320
September	0.1350	0.1287	0.1327
October	0.1355	0.1323	0.1342
November	0.1355	0.1293	0.1322
December	0.1328	0.1304	0.1317