YEARLY HIGH
69.7590 RWF
YEARLY LOW
58.9962 RWF
YEARLY AVERAGE
63.0621 RWF

2017 SZL to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the SZL to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 29, valuing the pair at 69.7590. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 13, dropping to 58.9962.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 10.7628 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 61.1921 to the December average rate of 65.3334, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.77% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 69.7590 was up 14.16% compared to the 2016 peak of 61.1038, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 348,795 RWF
2016 Average 266,580 RWF
Yearly Trough Low 294,981 RWF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 53,813.93 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

65.8200
59.9807
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SZL 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 63.2771, compared to 62.8471 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.4300 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 63.2771
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 62.8471

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 7.5010 RWF (High: 69.7590 / Low: 62.2580). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.2884 RWF (High: 66.2816 / Low: 63.9932).

December Spread (Volatile) ±7.5010
June Spread (Stable) ±2.2884

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 2.4938 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.4938

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 65.3334) against the same month in 2016 (average: 59.4670), the exchange rate shifted by +5.8664 (+9.86%).

2017 Avg (December) 65.3334
2016 Avg (December) 59.4670

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 62.6976 59.9443 61.1921
February 64.6633 61.4494 63.2199
March 67.2344 61.6110 64.6149
April 64.9797 59.1610 62.1211
May 65.6589 61.4919 63.2105
June 66.2816 63.9932 65.3043
July 65.4439 61.5442 63.4790
August 64.7827 61.3666 62.8157
September 65.4520 61.4109 63.5003
October 63.3051 60.0341 61.4870
November 62.7826 58.9962 60.4673
December 69.7590 62.2580 65.3334