2017 RWF to XAF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.7595 XAF

YEARLY LOW

0.6372 XAF

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.6943 XAF

2017 RWF to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the RWF to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 6, valuing the pair at 0.7595. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 30, dropping to 0.6372.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1224 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.7454 to the December average rate of 0.6460, the exchange rate registered a net change of -13.33% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.7595 was down 6.92% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.8160, 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 3,798 XAF

2016 Average 3,809 XAF

Yearly Trough Low 3,186 XAF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 611.87 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.7553

0.6360

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RWF to XAF 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 0.7262, compared to 0.6623 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0639 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.7262

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6623

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was May, with a trading range of 0.0374 XAF (High: 0.7289 / Low: 0.6915). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0177 XAF (High: 0.6549 / Low: 0.6372).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0374

December Spread (Stable) ±0.0177

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0237 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0237

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 0.7454) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.8069), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0615 (-7.63%).

2017 Avg (January) 0.7454

2016 Avg (January) 0.8069

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.7595	0.7318	0.7454
February	0.7567	0.7257	0.7390
March	0.7545	0.7206	0.7362
April	0.7505	0.7172	0.7326
May	0.7289	0.6915	0.7089
June	0.7079	0.6814	0.6953
July	0.6992	0.6659	0.6826
August	0.6789	0.6551	0.6676
September	0.6684	0.6482	0.6598
October	0.6724	0.6501	0.6632
November	0.6733	0.6411	0.6547
December	0.6549	0.6372	0.6460