YEARLY HIGH
2.8916 TZS
YEARLY LOW
2.5981 TZS
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.6681 TZS

2017 RWF to TZS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the RWF to TZS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 3, valuing the pair at 2.8916. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 14, dropping to 2.5981.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2936 TZS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.6740 to the December average rate of 2.6145, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.23% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 2.8916 was down 1.68% compared to the 2016 peak of 2.9410, 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 14,458 TZS
2016 Average 14,024 TZS
Yearly Trough Low 12,990 TZS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,467.92 TZS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

2.7015
2.6066
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RWF to TZS 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 2.6691, compared to 2.6671 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0019 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.6691
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.6671

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was November, with a trading range of 0.2840 TZS (High: 2.8916 / Low: 2.6076). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0425 TZS (High: 2.6405 / Low: 2.5981).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.2840
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0425

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and August, 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0390 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0390

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2017: 2.6535) against the same month in 2016 (average: 2.6705), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0170 (-0.64%).

2017 Avg (November) 2.6535
2016 Avg (November) 2.6705

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.7453 2.6049 2.6740
February 2.7230 2.6442 2.6708
March 2.7179 2.6342 2.6721
April 2.7186 2.6484 2.6718
May 2.7235 2.6423 2.6693
June 2.7005 2.6228 2.6563
July 2.7369 2.6412 2.6834
August 2.7286 2.6410 2.6936
September 2.7017 2.6559 2.6882
October 2.7028 2.6262 2.6696
November 2.8916 2.6076 2.6535
December 2.6405 2.5981 2.6145