YEARLY HIGH
0.0018 SGD
YEARLY LOW
0.0016 SGD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0016 SGD

2017 RWF to SGD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the RWF to SGD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 6, valuing the pair at 0.0018. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 28, dropping to 0.0016.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0002 SGD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0017 to the December average rate of 0.0016, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.97% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.0018 was down 9.19% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.0019, 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 9 SGD
2016 Average 9 SGD
Yearly Trough Low 8 SGD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 0.98 SGD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0017
0.0016
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RWF to SGD 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 0.0017, compared to 0.0016 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) 0.0017
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0016

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was May, with a trading range of 0.0001 SGD (High: 0.0017 / Low: 0.0016). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 SGD (High: 0.0016 / Low: 0.0016).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0001
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2017. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0000 points.

Longest Streak 0 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0000

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 0.0017) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0019), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0002 (-9.79%).

2017 Avg (January) 0.0017
2016 Avg (January) 0.0019

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0018 0.0017 0.0017
February 0.0017 0.0017 0.0017
March 0.0017 0.0017 0.0017
April 0.0017 0.0017 0.0017
May 0.0017 0.0016 0.0017
June 0.0017 0.0016 0.0016
July 0.0017 0.0016 0.0016
August 0.0017 0.0016 0.0016
September 0.0016 0.0016 0.0016
October 0.0016 0.0016 0.0016
November 0.0016 0.0016 0.0016
December 0.0016 0.0016 0.0016