YEARLY HIGH
1.6713 MMK
YEARLY LOW
1.5749 MMK
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.6233 MMK

2017 RWF to MMK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the RWF to MMK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 22, valuing the pair at 1.6713. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 28, dropping to 1.5749.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0964 MMK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.6371 to the December average rate of 1.5840, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.24% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 1.6713 was down 4.54% compared to the 2016 peak of 1.7507, 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 8,357 MMK
2016 Average 7,923 MMK
Yearly Trough Low 7,874 MMK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 482.16 MMK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

1.6451
1.5785
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RWF to MMK 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 1.6315, compared to 1.6152 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0163 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.6315
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.6152

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was May, with a trading range of 0.0627 MMK (High: 1.6683 / Low: 1.6056). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0251 MMK (High: 1.6000 / Low: 1.5749).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0627
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0251

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0299 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0299

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2017: 1.6381) against the same month in 2016 (average: 1.6050), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0331 (+2.06%).

2017 Avg (March) 1.6381
2016 Avg (March) 1.6050

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.6659 1.6197 1.6371
February 1.6685 1.6267 1.6396
March 1.6713 1.6196 1.6381
April 1.6559 1.6072 1.6265
May 1.6683 1.6056 1.6280
June 1.6518 1.5989 1.6196
July 1.6656 1.6041 1.6342
August 1.6616 1.6088 1.6358
September 1.6425 1.6059 1.6310
October 1.6411 1.5820 1.6180
November 1.6312 1.5754 1.5881
December 1.6000 1.5749 1.5840