2017 RWF to MRO Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.4442 MRO

YEARLY LOW

0.4134 MRO

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.4292 MRO

2017 RWF to MRO Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the RWF to MRO exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 15, valuing the pair at 0.4442. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 15, dropping to 0.4134.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0308 MRO. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4326 to the December average rate of 0.4144, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.22% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.4442 was down 7.25% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.4789, 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 2,221 MRO

2016 Average 2,251 MRO

Yearly Trough Low 2,067 MRO

Transaction Impact: A difference of 153.79 MRO purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.4402

0.4120

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RWF to MRO 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 0.4304, compared to 0.4280 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0024 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4304

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4280

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was October, with a trading range of 0.0231 MRO (High: 0.4384 / Low: 0.4154). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0047 MRO (High: 0.4182 / Low: 0.4135).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0231

December Spread (Stable) ±0.0047

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and September, 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 0.0131 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0131

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2017: 0.4373) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.4481), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0109 (-2.43%).

2017 Avg (August) 0.4373

2016 Avg (August) 0.4481

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.4401	0.4287	0.4326
February	0.4375	0.4279	0.4301
March	0.4388	0.4266	0.4307
April	0.4376	0.4278	0.4307
May	0.4387	0.4265	0.4299
June	0.4373	0.4257	0.4284
July	0.4399	0.4257	0.4336
August	0.4442	0.4285	0.4373
September	0.4402	0.4314	0.4378
October	0.4384	0.4154	0.4291
November	0.4242	0.4134	0.4160
December	0.4182	0.4135	0.4144