2017 SOS to RWF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.4869 RWF

YEARLY LOW

1.4055 RWF

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.4484 RWF

2017 SOS to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the SOS to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 25, valuing the pair at 1.4869. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 7, dropping to 1.4055.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0815 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.4346 to the December average rate of 1.4786, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.06% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 1.4869 was up 0.54% compared to the 2016 peak of 1.4790, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 7,435 RWF

2016 Average 6,582 RWF

Yearly Trough Low 7,027 RWF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 407.38 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

1.4830

1.4302

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SOS 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 1.4435, compared to 1.4533 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0098 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.4435

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.4533

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was November, with a trading range of 0.0607 RWF (High: 1.4833 / Low: 1.4226). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0347 RWF (High: 1.4520 / Low: 1.4173).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0607

March Spread (Stable) ±0.0347

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0094 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0094

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 1.4786) against the same month in 2016 (average: 1.4406), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0380 (+2.64%).

2017 Avg (December) 1.4786

2016 Avg (December) 1.4406

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.4496	1.4082	1.4346
February	1.4520	1.4108	1.4418
March	1.4520	1.4173	1.4431
April	1.4568	1.4151	1.4427
May	1.4604	1.4222	1.4469
June	1.4648	1.4099	1.4520
July	1.4661	1.4055	1.4426
August	1.4703	1.4109	1.4369
September	1.4616	1.4177	1.4364
October	1.4779	1.4268	1.4525
November	1.4833	1.4226	1.4729
December	1.4869	1.4310	1.4786