YEARLY HIGH
4.0703 MGA
YEARLY LOW
3.4502 MGA
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.7241 MGA

2017 RWF to MGA Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the RWF to MGA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 4, valuing the pair at 4.0703. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 6, dropping to 3.4502.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.6201 MGA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.9590 to the December average rate of 3.7624, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.97% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 4.0703 was down 7.34% compared to the 2016 peak of 4.3927, 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 20,352 MGA
2016 Average 20,391 MGA
Yearly Trough Low 17,251 MGA
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,100.66 MGA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

4.0001
3.5074
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RWF to MGA 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 3.8078, compared to 3.6404 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1674 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.8078
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.6404

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was March, with a trading range of 0.3475 MGA (High: 4.0051 / Low: 3.6576). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1059 MGA (High: 3.8025 / Low: 3.6966).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.3475
November Spread (Stable) ±0.1059

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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.1832 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1832

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 3.9590) against the same month in 2016 (average: 4.2875), the exchange rate shifted by -0.3284 (-7.66%).

2017 Avg (January) 3.9590
2016 Avg (January) 4.2875

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.0703 3.8268 3.9590
February 3.8602 3.7088 3.7759
March 4.0051 3.6576 3.8204
April 3.9016 3.7678 3.8285
May 3.8693 3.6481 3.7374
June 3.8795 3.5785 3.7255
July 3.6338 3.4502 3.5484
August 3.6159 3.4713 3.5666
September 3.6380 3.4885 3.5814
October 3.7129 3.6015 3.6576
November 3.8025 3.6966 3.7259
December 3.8214 3.6963 3.7624