2017 SCR to RWF Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2017.
2017 SCR to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017
During 2017, the SCR to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 23, valuing the pair at 64.9213. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 9, dropping to 59.6271.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.2942 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 61.9732 to the December average rate of 61.5704, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.65% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 64.9213 was up 2.62% compared to the 2016 peak of 63.2658, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 SCR based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.
SCR 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 62.0521, compared to 61.4710 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.5812 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2017 was November, with a trading range of 5.2942 RWF (High: 64.9213 / Low: 59.6271). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.9855 RWF (High: 62.5699 / Low: 60.5844).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween September and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.8418 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2017: 61.7412) against the same month in 2016 (average: 61.1883), the exchange rate shifted by +0.5529 (+0.90%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 63.8504 | 60.4935 | 61.9732 |
| February | 63.2710 | 60.4415 | 62.0709 |
| March | 63.4718 | 60.6675 | 61.9582 |
| April | 64.4067 | 60.6675 | 62.0468 |
| May | 62.9765 | 60.2388 | 61.8294 |
| June | 64.4976 | 60.4091 | 62.4342 |
| July | 63.9359 | 60.0753 | 61.5924 |
| August | 63.6508 | 59.8903 | 61.2434 |
| September | 62.5699 | 60.5844 | 61.2325 |
| October | 63.5716 | 60.5522 | 61.4458 |
| November | 64.9213 | 59.6271 | 61.7412 |
| December | 64.2258 | 60.4875 | 61.5704 |