2017 RWF to XOF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.7598 XOF

YEARLY LOW

0.6372 XOF

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.6948 XOF

2017 RWF to XOF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the RWF to XOF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 6, valuing the pair at 0.7598. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 30, dropping to 0.6372.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1226 XOF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.7466 to the December average rate of 0.6460, the exchange rate registered a net change of -13.47% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.7598 was down 7.08% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.8177, 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 3,799 XOF

2016 Average 3,821 XOF

Yearly Trough Low 3,186 XOF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 613.09 XOF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.7566

0.6359

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RWF to XOF 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 0.7271, compared to 0.6624 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0647 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.7271

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6624

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was May, with a trading range of 0.0376 XOF (High: 0.7299 / Low: 0.6923). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0177 XOF (High: 0.6549 / Low: 0.6372).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0376

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 0.0236 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0236

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 0.7466) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.8107), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0641 (-7.91%).

2017 Avg (January) 0.7466

2016 Avg (January) 0.8107

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.7598	0.7341	0.7466
February	0.7578	0.7287	0.7402
March	0.7557	0.7215	0.7378
April	0.7493	0.7176	0.7329
May	0.7299	0.6923	0.7093
June	0.7084	0.6832	0.6958
July	0.7006	0.6659	0.6833
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