2017 RWF to RUB Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0735 RUB

YEARLY LOW

0.0664 RUB

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0695 RUB

2017 RWF to RUB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the RWF to RUB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 0.0735. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 30, dropping to 0.0664.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0071 RUB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0722 to the December average rate of 0.0683, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.44% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.0735 was down 32.62% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.1090, 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 367 RUB

2016 Average 431 RUB

Yearly Trough Low 332 RUB

Transaction Impact: A difference of 35.45 RUB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0727

0.0672

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RWF to RUB 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 0.0694, compared to 0.0697 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0003 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0694

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0697

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was June, with a trading range of 0.0057 RUB (High: 0.0723 / Low: 0.0666). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0020 RUB (High: 0.0691 / Low: 0.0671).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0057

December Spread (Stable) ±0.0020

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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0024 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0024

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 0.0722) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.1022), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0300 (-29.34%).

2017 Avg (January) 0.0722

2016 Avg (January) 0.1022

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0735	0.0710	0.0722
February	0.0722	0.0679	0.0700
March	0.0717	0.0664	0.0694
April	0.0693	0.0664	0.0676
May	0.0703	0.0667	0.0682
June	0.0723	0.0666	0.0690
July	0.0732	0.0697	0.0715
August	0.0733	0.0690	0.0715
September	0.0698	0.0677	0.0691
October	0.0700	0.0673	0.0686
November	0.0711	0.0680	0.0691
December	0.0691	0.0671	0.0683