YEARLY HIGH
0.0169 NAD
YEARLY LOW
0.0143 NAD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0159 NAD

2017 RWF to NAD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the RWF to NAD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 10, valuing the pair at 0.0169. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 30, dropping to 0.0143.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0026 NAD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0163 to the December average rate of 0.0153, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.23% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.0169 was down 24.98% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.0225, 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 85 NAD
2016 Average 94 NAD
Yearly Trough Low 72 NAD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 12.88 NAD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0166
0.0152
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RWF to NAD 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 0.0158, compared to 0.0159 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0001 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0158
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0159

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 0.0018 NAD (High: 0.0161 / Low: 0.0143). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0005 NAD (High: 0.0156 / Low: 0.0151).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0018
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0005

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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0012 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0012

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2017: 0.0161) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0192), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0031 (-16.07%).

2017 Avg (April) 0.0161
2016 Avg (April) 0.0192

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0168 0.0159 0.0163
February 0.0163 0.0155 0.0158
March 0.0162 0.0148 0.0155
April 0.0169 0.0154 0.0161
May 0.0162 0.0152 0.0158
June 0.0156 0.0151 0.0153
July 0.0162 0.0153 0.0157
August 0.0163 0.0154 0.0159
September 0.0163 0.0153 0.0158
October 0.0167 0.0158 0.0163
November 0.0169 0.0159 0.0165
December 0.0161 0.0143 0.0153