YEARLY HIGH
0.0168 SCR
YEARLY LOW
0.0154 SCR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0162 SCR

2017 RWF to SCR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the RWF to SCR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 9, valuing the pair at 0.0168. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 23, dropping to 0.0154.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0014 SCR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0161 to the December average rate of 0.0162, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.66% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.0168 was down 11.77% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.0190, 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 84 SCR
2016 Average 85 SCR
Yearly Trough Low 77 SCR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 6.84 SCR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0164
0.0160
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RWF to SCR 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 0.0161, compared to 0.0163 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0002 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0161
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0163

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was November, with a trading range of 0.0014 SCR (High: 0.0168 / Low: 0.0154). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0005 SCR (High: 0.0165 / Low: 0.0160).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0014
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0005

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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0002 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0002

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2017: 0.0162) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0163), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0001 (-0.88%).

2017 Avg (November) 0.0162
2016 Avg (November) 0.0163

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0165 0.0157 0.0161
February 0.0165 0.0158 0.0161
March 0.0165 0.0158 0.0161
April 0.0165 0.0155 0.0161
May 0.0166 0.0159 0.0162
June 0.0166 0.0155 0.0160
July 0.0166 0.0156 0.0162
August 0.0167 0.0157 0.0163
September 0.0165 0.0160 0.0163
October 0.0165 0.0157 0.0163
November 0.0168 0.0154 0.0162
December 0.0165 0.0156 0.0162