YEARLY HIGH
0.1386 XPF
YEARLY LOW
0.1159 XPF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1264 XPF

2017 RWF to XPF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the RWF to XPF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 6, valuing the pair at 0.1386. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 30, dropping to 0.1159.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0227 XPF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1358 to the December average rate of 0.1175, the exchange rate registered a net change of -13.44% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.1386 was down 6.38% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.1480, 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 693 XPF
2016 Average 692 XPF
Yearly Trough Low 580 XPF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 113.38 XPF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.1376
0.1157
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RWF to XPF 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 0.1324, compared to 0.1205 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0119 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1324
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1205

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was February, with a trading range of 0.0145 XPF (High: 0.1381 / Low: 0.1236). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0032 XPF (High: 0.1191 / Low: 0.1159).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0145
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0032

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 0.0043 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0043

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 0.1358) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.1466), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0109 (-7.41%).

2017 Avg (January) 0.1358
2016 Avg (January) 0.1466

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1386 0.1329 0.1358
February 0.1381 0.1236 0.1344
March 0.1375 0.1313 0.1343
April 0.1367 0.1309 0.1337
May 0.1331 0.1265 0.1294
June 0.1290 0.1243 0.1269
July 0.1274 0.1211 0.1243
August 0.1235 0.1192 0.1214
September 0.1216 0.1179 0.1200
October 0.1223 0.1183 0.1207
November 0.1225 0.1166 0.1191
December 0.1191 0.1159 0.1175