YEARLY HIGH
115.6831 RWF
YEARLY LOW
108.6607 RWF
YEARLY AVERAGE
112.0163 RWF

2017 SRD to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the SRD to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 5, valuing the pair at 115.6831. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 22, dropping to 108.6607.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 7.0224 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 111.0119 to the December average rate of 115.0283, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.62% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 115.6831 was down 40.37% compared to the 2016 peak of 194.0157, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 578,415 RWF
2016 Average 672,243 RWF
Yearly Trough Low 543,304 RWF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 35,111.89 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

115.4755
110.1086
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SRD 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 111.0164, compared to 113.0161 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.9997 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 111.0164
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 113.0161

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 3.6400 RWF (High: 114.0186 / Low: 110.3786). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.7115 RWF (High: 115.6831 / Low: 113.9716).

August Spread (Volatile) ±3.6400
December Spread (Stable) ±1.7115

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.3459 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3459

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 115.0283) against the same month in 2016 (average: 112.0661), the exchange rate shifted by +2.9622 (+2.64%).

2017 Avg (December) 115.0283
2016 Avg (December) 112.0661

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 112.5352 109.1552 111.0119
February 111.8900 108.7980 110.7617
March 111.7903 108.6607 110.5559
April 111.7664 109.3150 110.8186
May 112.4645 108.8768 111.0892
June 112.8611 110.2760 111.8614
July 113.3593 109.7618 111.5155
August 114.0186 110.3786 111.7635
September 113.6616 111.5897 112.1934
October 114.8214 111.8038 113.0490
November 115.4109 112.3105 114.5471
December 115.6831 113.9716 115.0283