2017 RWF to KGS Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0849 KGS

YEARLY LOW

0.0675 KGS

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0820 KGS

2017 RWF to KGS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the RWF to KGS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 13, valuing the pair at 0.0849. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 19, dropping to 0.0675.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0174 KGS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0837 to the December average rate of 0.0812, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.96% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.0849 was down 16.61% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.1018, 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 425 KGS

2016 Average 449 KGS

Yearly Trough Low 338 KGS

Transaction Impact: A difference of 86.83 KGS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0839

0.0807

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RWF to KGS 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 0.0822, compared to 0.0818 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0004 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0822

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0818

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 0.0164 KGS (High: 0.0840 / Low: 0.0675). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0014 KGS (High: 0.0820 / Low: 0.0806).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0164

December Spread (Stable) ±0.0014

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and July, 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 0.0015 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0015

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 0.0837) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.1013), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0177 (-17.44%).

2017 Avg (January) 0.0837

2016 Avg (January) 0.1013

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0849	0.0828	0.0837
February	0.0843	0.0821	0.0830
March	0.0844	0.0813	0.0828
April	0.0830	0.0799	0.0814
May	0.0826	0.0801	0.0810
June	0.0827	0.0804	0.0815
July	0.0844	0.0818	0.0830
August	0.0840	0.0675	0.0818
September	0.0827	0.0809	0.0821
October	0.0823	0.0801	0.0814
November	0.0833	0.0803	0.0812
December	0.0820	0.0806	0.0812