YEARLY HIGH
0.4153 KZT
YEARLY LOW
0.3671 KZT
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3889 KZT

2017 RWF to KZT Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the RWF to KZT exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 5, valuing the pair at 0.4153. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 27, dropping to 0.3671.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0482 KZT. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3993 to the December average rate of 0.3893, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.51% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.4153 was down 18.47% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.5094, 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 2,076 KZT
2016 Average 2,195 KZT
Yearly Trough Low 1,835 KZT
Transaction Impact: A difference of 241.20 KZT purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.4106
0.3710
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RWF to KZT 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 0.3816, compared to 0.3962 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0146 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3816
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3962

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was October, with a trading range of 0.0250 KZT (High: 0.4153 / Low: 0.3903). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0092 KZT (High: 0.3953 / Low: 0.3861).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0250
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0092

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0160 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0160

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2017: 0.4006) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.4122), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0117 (-2.83%).

2017 Avg (October) 0.4006
2016 Avg (October) 0.4122

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4065 0.3864 0.3993
February 0.3955 0.3718 0.3834
March 0.3863 0.3745 0.3789
April 0.3825 0.3705 0.3743
May 0.3817 0.3671 0.3748
June 0.3908 0.3698 0.3789
July 0.3965 0.3805 0.3900
August 0.4070 0.3912 0.4006
September 0.4113 0.3998 0.4073
October 0.4153 0.3903 0.4006
November 0.3985 0.3846 0.3894
December 0.3953 0.3861 0.3893