YEARLY HIGH
0.0190 MVR
YEARLY LOW
0.0171 MVR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0184 MVR

2017 RWF to MVR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the RWF to MVR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 28, valuing the pair at 0.0190. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 19, dropping to 0.0171.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0019 MVR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0185 to the December average rate of 0.0180, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.11% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.0190 was down 7.91% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.0206, 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 95 MVR
2016 Average 98 MVR
Yearly Trough Low 85 MVR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 9.44 MVR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0186
0.0179
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RWF to MVR 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 0.0185, compared to 0.0183 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0002 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0185
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0183

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 0.0017 MVR (High: 0.0188 / Low: 0.0171). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 MVR (High: 0.0181 / Low: 0.0179).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0017
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0003

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, 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 0.0003 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0003

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2017: 0.0185) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0203), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0018 (-8.72%).

2017 Avg (February) 0.0185
2016 Avg (February) 0.0203

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0188 0.0183 0.0185
February 0.0190 0.0183 0.0185
March 0.0190 0.0184 0.0186
April 0.0188 0.0183 0.0185
May 0.0188 0.0183 0.0185
June 0.0188 0.0183 0.0185
July 0.0189 0.0182 0.0186
August 0.0188 0.0171 0.0185
September 0.0186 0.0182 0.0185
October 0.0185 0.0180 0.0183
November 0.0184 0.0178 0.0180
December 0.0181 0.0179 0.0180