2017 RWF to KRW Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.4658 KRW

YEARLY LOW

1.2440 KRW

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.3483 KRW

2017 RWF to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the RWF to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 7, valuing the pair at 1.4658. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 29, dropping to 1.2440.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2218 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.4259 to the December average rate of 1.2632, the exchange rate registered a net change of -11.41% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 1.4658 was down 10.57% compared to the 2016 peak of 1.6391, 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 7,329 KRW

2016 Average 7,452 KRW

Yearly Trough Low 6,220 KRW

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,108.90 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

1.4421

1.2469

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RWF to KRW 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 1.3663, compared to 1.3303 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0360 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.3663

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.3303

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was January, with a trading range of 0.0860 KRW (High: 1.4658 / Low: 1.3798). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0341 KRW (High: 1.2781 / Low: 1.2440).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0860

December Spread (Stable) ±0.0341

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and August, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0578 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0578

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 1.4259) against the same month in 2016 (average: 1.6037), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1778 (-11.09%).

2017 Avg (January) 1.4259

2016 Avg (January) 1.6037

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.4658	1.3798	1.4259
February	1.3905	1.3429	1.3680
March	1.3976	1.3218	1.3595
April	1.3855	1.3290	1.3556
May	1.3674	1.3197	1.3443
June	1.3743	1.3249	1.3444
July	1.3984	1.3274	1.3597
August	1.3857	1.3293	1.3611
September	1.3768	1.3408	1.3580
October	1.3771	1.3098	1.3468
November	1.3377	1.2609	1.2927
December	1.2781	1.2440	1.2632