2017 RWF to LRD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.1493 LRD

YEARLY LOW

0.1080 LRD

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.1244 LRD

2017 RWF to LRD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the RWF to LRD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 21, valuing the pair at 0.1493. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 31, dropping to 0.1080.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0413 LRD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1130 to the December average rate of 0.1463, the exchange rate registered a net change of 29.54% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.1493 was up 22.42% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.1220, 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 747 LRD

2016 Average 573 LRD

Yearly Trough Low 540 LRD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 206.58 LRD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.1499

0.1077

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RWF to LRD 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 0.1126, compared to 0.1363 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0238 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1126

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1363

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 0.0312 LRD (High: 0.1400 / Low: 0.1088). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0021 LRD (High: 0.1476 / Low: 0.1455).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0312

December Spread (Stable) ±0.0021

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and December, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0007 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0007

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2017: 0.1444) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.1115), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0329 (+29.49%).

2017 Avg (November) 0.1444

2016 Avg (November) 0.1115

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.1161	0.1093	0.1130
February	0.1151	0.1118	0.1129
March	0.1152	0.1114	0.1127
April	0.1145	0.1118	0.1127
May	0.1145	0.1104	0.1124
June	0.1129	0.1102	0.1117
July	0.1148	0.1080	0.1112
August	0.1400	0.1088	0.1352
September	0.1412	0.1380	0.1401
October	0.1420	0.1389	0.1406
November	0.1493	0.1393	0.1444
December	0.1476	0.1455	0.1463