2017 SDG to RWF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

130.7792 RWF

YEARLY LOW

121.7787 RWF

YEARLY AVERAGE

126.4561 RWF

2017 SDG to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the SDG to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 21, valuing the pair at 130.7792. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 121.7787.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 9.0005 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 128.8225 to the December average rate of 127.4628, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.06% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 130.7792 was down 2.03% compared to the 2016 peak of 133.4945, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 653,896 RWF

2016 Average 632,615 RWF

Yearly Trough Low 608,893 RWF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 45,002.57 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

129.9946

124.1476

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SDG 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 126.9540, compared to 125.9583 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.9957 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 126.9540

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 125.9583

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was March, with a trading range of 8.0444 RWF (High: 130.6733 / Low: 122.6288). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.3838 RWF (High: 126.6330 / Low: 124.2491).

March Spread (Volatile) ±8.0444

September Spread (Stable) ±2.3838

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 2.6148 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -2.6148

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2017: 129.5074) against the same month in 2016 (average: 123.6292), the exchange rate shifted by +5.8781 (+4.75%).

2017 Avg (February) 129.5074

2016 Avg (February) 123.6292

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	130.3139	126.8679	128.8225
February	130.7792	122.9042	129.5074
March	130.6733	122.6288	126.8926
April	126.0007	123.2341	125.1018
May	126.8065	122.9991	125.4138
June	127.1088	123.9163	125.9857
July	126.9363	123.5030	125.0006
August	127.3068	122.9036	124.6348
September	126.6330	124.2491	124.8614
October	128.0921	124.6469	126.0079
November	128.6272	125.2958	127.7822
December	129.2942	121.7787	127.4628