YEARLY HIGH
220.5982 RWF
YEARLY LOW
191.5235 RWF
YEARLY AVERAGE
207.3538 RWF

2017 RON to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the RON to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 29, valuing the pair at 220.5982. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 7, dropping to 191.5235.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 29.0747 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 195.6919 to the December average rate of 218.9969, the exchange rate registered a net change of 11.91% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 220.5982 was up 7.96% compared to the 2016 peak of 204.3338, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,102,991 RWF
2016 Average 961,073 RWF
Yearly Trough Low 957,617 RWF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 145,373.43 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

221.3274
193.3614
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RON 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 199.3681, compared to 215.3396 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 15.9715 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 199.3681
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 215.3396

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was July, with a trading range of 11.3460 RWF (High: 216.0654 / Low: 204.7195). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.6161 RWF (High: 220.5982 / Low: 216.9820).

July Spread (Volatile) ±11.3460
December Spread (Stable) ±3.6161

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.7290 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.7290

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 218.9969) against the same month in 2016 (average: 192.5118), the exchange rate shifted by +26.4851 (+13.76%).

2017 Avg (December) 218.9969
2016 Avg (December) 192.5118

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 200.0200 191.7107 195.6919
February 199.3294 191.7290 196.7892
March 200.3490 191.5235 196.1444
April 201.9386 193.2216 197.6997
May 207.8727 198.0317 203.3625
June 211.2817 202.2931 206.5205
July 216.0654 204.7195 210.4748
August 219.1472 211.3208 214.5113
September 220.1234 213.3292 216.2312
October 219.4270 213.0841 215.5022
November 220.5089 209.8249 216.3212
December 220.5982 216.9820 218.9969