YEARLY HIGH
0.0129 VEF
YEARLY LOW
0.0116 VEF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0120 VEF

2017 RWF to VEF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the RWF to VEF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 9, valuing the pair at 0.0129. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 17, dropping to 0.0116.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0013 VEF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0120 to the December average rate of 0.0120, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.28% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.0129 was down 4.06% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.0134, 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 64 VEF
2016 Average 58 VEF
Yearly Trough Low 58 VEF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 6.40 VEF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0122
0.0119
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RWF to VEF 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 0.0120, compared to 0.0121 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0001 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0120
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0121

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was November, with a trading range of 0.0012 VEF (High: 0.0129 / Low: 0.0116). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 VEF (High: 0.0122 / Low: 0.0119).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0012
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0003

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and May, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0001 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0001

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2017: 0.0121) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0122), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0001 (-0.79%).

2017 Avg (November) 0.0121
2016 Avg (November) 0.0122

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0122 0.0119 0.0120
February 0.0122 0.0119 0.0120
March 0.0122 0.0118 0.0120
April 0.0123 0.0118 0.0120
May 0.0124 0.0118 0.0120
June 0.0122 0.0118 0.0119
July 0.0124 0.0118 0.0121
August 0.0125 0.0119 0.0122
September 0.0123 0.0119 0.0121
October 0.0124 0.0117 0.0120
November 0.0129 0.0116 0.0121
December 0.0126 0.0116 0.0120