YEARLY HIGH
431.0725 RWF
YEARLY LOW
408.5638 RWF
YEARLY AVERAGE
419.3469 RWF

2017 BBD to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the BBD to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 14, valuing the pair at 431.0725. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 14, dropping to 408.5638.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 22.5087 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 414.3986 to the December average rate of 428.7548, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.46% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 431.0725 was up 3.48% compared to the 2016 peak of 416.5848, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,155,363 RWF
2016 Average 1,949,830 RWF
Yearly Trough Low 2,042,819 RWF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 112,543.31 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

430.1904
412.9630
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BBD 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 417.6990, compared to 420.9948 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 3.2958 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 417.6990
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 420.9948

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was July, with a trading range of 14.5487 RWF (High: 423.8506 / Low: 409.3019). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 6.0725 RWF (High: 431.0725 / Low: 425.0000).

July Spread (Volatile) ±14.5487
December Spread (Stable) ±6.0725

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 3.5993 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -3.5993

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 428.7548) against the same month in 2016 (average: 412.0886), the exchange rate shifted by +16.6662 (+4.04%).

2017 Avg (December) 428.7548
2016 Avg (December) 412.0886

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 419.1581 408.5638 414.3986
February 420.8875 410.2500 417.4653
March 422.0085 409.9769 417.0830
April 421.3100 412.5000 418.1231
May 423.8506 410.3294 418.6654
June 424.2165 414.5000 420.4586
July 423.8506 409.3019 416.8593
August 424.0353 410.4981 415.6842
September 422.7075 415.0021 417.2473
October 427.5950 415.8325 420.8497
November 429.7904 418.2442 426.5734
December 431.0725 425.0000 428.7548