YEARLY HIGH
0.0625 PHP
YEARLY LOW
0.0581 PHP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0601 PHP

2017 RWF to PHP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the RWF to PHP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 15, valuing the pair at 0.0625. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 28, dropping to 0.0581.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0044 PHP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0600 to the December average rate of 0.0586, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.28% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.0625 was down 2.78% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.0643, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 312 PHP
2016 Average 305 PHP
Yearly Trough Low 290 PHP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 22.20 PHP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0616
0.0584
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RWF to PHP 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 0.0597, compared to 0.0604 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0007 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0597
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0604

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 0.0031 PHP (High: 0.0625 / Low: 0.0594). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0014 PHP (High: 0.0594 / Low: 0.0581).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0031
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0014

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and August, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0014 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0014

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2017: 0.0613) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0588), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0025 (+4.28%).

2017 Avg (August) 0.0613
2016 Avg (August) 0.0588

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0609 0.0593 0.0600
February 0.0613 0.0592 0.0599
March 0.0613 0.0595 0.0602
April 0.0608 0.0587 0.0596
May 0.0605 0.0587 0.0595
June 0.0605 0.0584 0.0593
July 0.0619 0.0597 0.0607
August 0.0625 0.0594 0.0613
September 0.0618 0.0602 0.0611
October 0.0618 0.0603 0.0610
November 0.0613 0.0585 0.0597
December 0.0594 0.0581 0.0586