2017 RWF to LAK Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

10.1109 LAK

YEARLY LOW

9.5239 LAK

YEARLY AVERAGE

9.7996 LAK

2017 RWF to LAK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the RWF to LAK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 25, valuing the pair at 10.1109. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 8, dropping to 9.5239.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5869 LAK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 9.7936 to the December average rate of 9.7043, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.91% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 10.1109 was down 7.72% compared to the 2016 peak of 10.9569, 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 50,554 LAK

2016 Average 52,110 LAK

Yearly Trough Low 47,620 LAK

Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,934.71 LAK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

9.9828

9.6790

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RWF to LAK 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 9.7485, compared to 9.8508 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1024 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 9.7485

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 9.8508

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was February, with a trading range of 0.4620 LAK (High: 9.9945 / Low: 9.5326). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1497 LAK (High: 9.8032 / Low: 9.6535).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.4620

December Spread (Stable) ±0.1497

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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.1247 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1247

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2017: 9.9574) against the same month in 2016 (average: 10.2028), the exchange rate shifted by -0.2454 (-2.40%).

2017 Avg (August) 9.9574

2016 Avg (August) 10.2028

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	10.0424	9.6120	9.7936
February	9.9945	9.5326	9.7410
March	9.9334	9.5326	9.7396
April	9.9697	9.5265	9.7347
May	9.9382	9.5239	9.7201
June	9.9469	9.5326	9.7618
July	10.0207	9.6156	9.8715
August	10.1109	9.7710	9.9574
September	10.0072	9.8103	9.9478
October	9.9793	9.7236	9.8743
November	9.9539	9.6634	9.7496
December	9.8032	9.6535	9.7043