2017 SBD to RWF Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2017.
2017 SBD to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017
During 2017, the SBD to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 15, valuing the pair at 110.9426. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 19, dropping to 103.8076.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 7.1350 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 105.5124 to the December average rate of 110.2855, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.52% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 110.9426 was up 3.35% compared to the 2016 peak of 107.3452, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 SBD based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.
SBD to RWF Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 106.6839, compared to 108.0695 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.3856 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 5.4670 RWF (High: 110.6276 / Low: 105.1605). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.7672 RWF (High: 110.9426 / Low: 109.1754).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween July and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.6598 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 110.2855) against the same month in 2016 (average: 104.5925), the exchange rate shifted by +5.6930 (+5.44%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 106.8122 | 104.0085 | 105.5124 |
| February | 108.3112 | 105.4787 | 107.2700 |
| March | 108.5019 | 105.4085 | 107.3447 |
| April | 108.5330 | 105.3385 | 106.9435 |
| May | 107.5254 | 103.8076 | 106.2836 |
| June | 108.2210 | 105.1007 | 106.7493 |
| July | 107.6194 | 104.9881 | 106.5336 |
| August | 110.6276 | 105.1605 | 107.3812 |
| September | 109.1191 | 106.3901 | 107.4853 |
| October | 109.6048 | 106.2386 | 107.7640 |
| November | 110.2503 | 106.7711 | 108.9671 |
| December | 110.9426 | 109.1754 | 110.2855 |