YEARLY HIGH
87.3837 RWF
YEARLY LOW
76.8128 RWF
YEARLY AVERAGE
81.0957 RWF

2017 BWP to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the BWP to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 29, valuing the pair at 87.3837. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 7, dropping to 76.8128.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 10.5708 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 78.3024 to the December average rate of 84.4581, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.86% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 87.3837 was up 11.48% compared to the 2016 peak of 78.3871, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 436,918 RWF
2016 Average 358,587 RWF
Yearly Trough Low 384,064 RWF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 52,854.11 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

85.0737
77.6869
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BWP 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 80.2512, compared to 81.9401 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.6889 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 80.2512
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 81.9401

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 5.0885 RWF (High: 87.3837 / Low: 82.2952). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.0559 RWF (High: 83.2027 / Low: 81.1468).

December Spread (Volatile) ±5.0885
June Spread (Stable) ±2.0559

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 1.2013 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.2013

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 84.4581) against the same month in 2016 (average: 76.8466), the exchange rate shifted by +7.6115 (+9.90%).

2017 Avg (December) 84.4581
2016 Avg (December) 76.8466

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 79.7379 76.8128 78.3024
February 80.9524 78.5503 79.8597
March 83.2593 78.4832 80.7168
April 81.6877 77.1640 79.5155
May 82.7749 79.0829 80.7379
June 83.2027 81.1468 82.3750
July 83.3504 79.4825 81.4553
August 83.3713 80.1581 81.4206
September 83.9011 80.6649 82.1039
October 82.8337 80.0094 81.0747
November 83.0559 79.3048 81.1280
December 87.3837 82.2952 84.4581