2017 RWF to KPW Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.1000 KPW

YEARLY LOW

1.0439 KPW

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.0733 KPW

2017 RWF to KPW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the RWF to KPW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 13, valuing the pair at 1.1000. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 14, dropping to 1.0439.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0561 KPW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0858 to the December average rate of 1.0496, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.33% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 1.1000 was down 9.30% compared to the 2016 peak of 1.2128, 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 5,500 KPW

2016 Average 5,776 KPW

Yearly Trough Low 5,220 KPW

Transaction Impact: A difference of 280.55 KPW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

1.0894

1.0459

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RWF to KPW 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 1.0774, compared to 1.0691 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0083 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0774

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.0691

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was July, with a trading range of 0.0377 KPW (High: 1.0993 / Low: 1.0616). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0149 KPW (High: 1.0588 / Low: 1.0439).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0377

December Spread (Stable) ±0.0149

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 0.0144 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0144

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 1.0858) against the same month in 2016 (average: 1.2018), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1160 (-9.65%).

2017 Avg (January) 1.0858

2016 Avg (January) 1.2018

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.1000	1.0722	1.0858
February	1.0968	1.0693	1.0783
March	1.0977	1.0664	1.0790
April	1.0908	1.0682	1.0763
May	1.0968	1.0618	1.0749
June	1.0858	1.0607	1.0703
July	1.0993	1.0616	1.0796
August	1.0962	1.0611	1.0826
September	1.0843	1.0646	1.0785
October	1.0822	1.0524	1.0694
November	1.0759	1.0470	1.0550
December	1.0588	1.0439	1.0496