2017 SAR to RWF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

229.8900 RWF

YEARLY LOW

218.1651 RWF

YEARLY AVERAGE

223.6308 RWF

2017 SAR to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the SAR to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 14, valuing the pair at 229.8900. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 14, dropping to 218.1651.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 11.7249 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 221.0312 to the December average rate of 228.6649, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.45% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 229.8900 was up 3.09% compared to the 2016 peak of 222.9926, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 SAR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 1,149,450 RWF

2016 Average 1,039,822 RWF

Yearly Trough Low 1,090,825 RWF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 58,624.57 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

229.4283

220.2679

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SAR to RWF 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 222.7433, compared to 224.5183 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.7750 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 222.7433

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 224.5183

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was July, with a trading range of 7.7517 RWF (High: 226.0386 / Low: 218.2869). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.2385 RWF (High: 229.8900 / Low: 226.6516).

July Spread (Volatile) ±7.7517

December Spread (Stable) ±3.2385

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 1.9095 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -1.9095

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 228.6649) against the same month in 2016 (average: 220.0030), the exchange rate shifted by +8.6619 (+3.94%).

2017 Avg (December) 228.6649

2016 Avg (December) 220.0030

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	223.8092	218.1651	221.0312
February	224.4374	218.7883	222.5729
March	225.0592	218.6485	222.4322
April	224.4104	219.9891	222.9374
May	226.0386	218.8423	223.2641
June	226.2488	221.0696	224.2221
July	226.0386	218.2869	222.3126
August	226.1612	218.9207	221.6873
September	225.4049	221.3315	222.5183
October	228.0263	221.7655	224.4378
November	229.2032	223.0279	227.4891
December	229.8900	226.6516	228.6649