2017 RWF to SOS Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.7115 SOS

YEARLY LOW

0.6725 SOS

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.6905 SOS

2017 RWF to SOS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the RWF to SOS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 7, valuing the pair at 0.7115. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 25, dropping to 0.6725.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0390 SOS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6971 to the December average rate of 0.6764, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.97% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.7115 was down 14.69% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.8340, 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 3,558 SOS

2016 Average 3,812 SOS

Yearly Trough Low 3,363 SOS

Transaction Impact: A difference of 194.94 SOS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.6992

0.6743

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RWF to SOS 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 0.6928, compared to 0.6882 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0046 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.6928

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6882

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was July, with a trading range of 0.0294 SOS (High: 0.7115 / Low: 0.6821). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0169 SOS (High: 0.7056 / Low: 0.6887).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0294

March Spread (Stable) ±0.0169

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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0095 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0095

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2017: 0.6933) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.7551), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0618 (-8.18%).

2017 Avg (July) 0.6933

2016 Avg (July) 0.7551

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.7101	0.6898	0.6971
February	0.7088	0.6887	0.6936
March	0.7056	0.6887	0.6930
April	0.7067	0.6865	0.6932
May	0.7031	0.6847	0.6912
June	0.7093	0.6827	0.6888
July	0.7115	0.6821	0.6933
August	0.7088	0.6801	0.6960
September	0.7054	0.6842	0.6962
October	0.7009	0.6766	0.6885
November	0.7030	0.6742	0.6790
December	0.6988	0.6725	0.6764