YEARLY HIGH
862.1450 RWF
YEARLY LOW
818.2500 RWF
YEARLY AVERAGE
838.6914 RWF

2017 IMP to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the IMP to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 14, valuing the pair at 862.1450. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 14, dropping to 818.2500.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 43.8950 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 828.9577 to the December average rate of 857.5096, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.44% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 862.1450 was up 3.08% compared to the 2016 peak of 836.3450, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 4,310,725 RWF
2016 Average 3,900,150 RWF
Yearly Trough Low 4,091,250 RWF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 219,475.00 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

860.3647
826.1025
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

IMP 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 835.3932, compared to 841.9895 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 6.5963 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 835.3932
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 841.9895

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was July, with a trading range of 29.0974 RWF (High: 847.7011 / Low: 818.6037). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 12.1450 RWF (High: 862.1450 / Low: 850.0000).

July Spread (Volatile) ±29.0974
December Spread (Stable) ±12.1450

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 7.1986 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -7.1986

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 857.5096) against the same month in 2016 (average: 825.3345), the exchange rate shifted by +32.1751 (+3.90%).

2017 Avg (December) 857.5096
2016 Avg (December) 825.3345

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 839.3293 818.2500 828.9577
February 841.7750 820.5000 834.7415
March 844.0171 819.9537 834.1660
April 842.6200 825.0000 836.2461
May 847.7011 820.6587 837.3308
June 848.4331 829.0000 840.9172
July 847.7011 818.6037 833.7186
August 848.0706 820.9962 831.3684
September 845.4150 830.0041 834.4946
October 855.1900 831.6650 841.6993
November 859.5807 836.4885 853.1467
December 862.1450 850.0000 857.5096