2017 RWF to SBD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0096 SBD

YEARLY LOW

0.0090 SBD

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0093 SBD

2017 RWF to SBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the RWF to SBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 19, valuing the pair at 0.0096. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 16, dropping to 0.0090.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0006 SBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0095 to the December average rate of 0.0091, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.33% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.0096 was down 12.54% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.0110, 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 48 SBD

2016 Average 51 SBD

Yearly Trough Low 45 SBD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 3.10 SBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0095

0.0090

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RWF to SBD 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 0.0094, compared to 0.0093 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0001 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0094

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0093

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 0.0005 SBD (High: 0.0095 / Low: 0.0090). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 SBD (High: 0.0092 / Low: 0.0090).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0005

December Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0002 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0002

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2017: 0.0094) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0102), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0008 (-8.18%).

2017 Avg (May) 0.0094

2016 Avg (May) 0.0102

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0096	0.0094	0.0095
February	0.0095	0.0092	0.0093
March	0.0095	0.0092	0.0093
April	0.0095	0.0092	0.0094
May	0.0096	0.0093	0.0094
June	0.0095	0.0092	0.0094
July	0.0095	0.0093	0.0094
August	0.0095	0.0090	0.0093
September	0.0094	0.0092	0.0093
October	0.0094	0.0091	0.0093
November	0.0094	0.0091	0.0092
December	0.0092	0.0090	0.0091