2017 CDF to RWF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.7180 RWF

YEARLY LOW

0.5037 RWF

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.5802 RWF

2017 CDF to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the CDF to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 5, valuing the pair at 0.7180. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 3, dropping to 0.5037.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2144 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6834 to the December average rate of 0.5435, the exchange rate registered a net change of -20.47% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.7180 was down 19.90% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.8965, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,590 RWF

2016 Average 4,040 RWF

Yearly Trough Low 2,518 RWF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,071.77 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.6995

0.5062

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CDF 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 0.6241, compared to 0.5362 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0879 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.6241

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5362

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was January, with a trading range of 0.0715 RWF (High: 0.7180 / Low: 0.6465). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0115 RWF (High: 0.5426 / Low: 0.5311).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0715

September Spread (Stable) ±0.0115

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 0.0418 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0418

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 0.6834) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.8080), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1247 (-15.43%).

2017 Avg (January) 0.6834

2016 Avg (January) 0.8080

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.7180	0.6465	0.6834
February	0.6764	0.6259	0.6560
March	0.6402	0.6106	0.6273
April	0.6213	0.5892	0.6074
May	0.5974	0.5820	0.5921
June	0.5924	0.5617	0.5785
July	0.5678	0.5064	0.5368
August	0.5422	0.5037	0.5223
September	0.5426	0.5311	0.5349
October	0.5470	0.5294	0.5370
November	0.5500	0.5311	0.5430
December	0.5494	0.5326	0.5435

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