YEARLY HIGH
30.0765 RWF
YEARLY LOW
28.3537 RWF
YEARLY AVERAGE
29.2796 RWF

2017 UYU to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the UYU to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 8, valuing the pair at 30.0765. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 17, dropping to 28.3537.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.7228 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 28.9940 to the December average rate of 29.6777, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.36% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 30.0765 was up 2.49% compared to the 2016 peak of 29.3467, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 150,382 RWF
2016 Average 129,886 RWF
Yearly Trough Low 141,769 RWF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 8,613.79 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

29.9226
28.5302
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

UYU 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 29.4729, compared to 29.0862 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.3867 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 29.4729
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 29.0862

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was July, with a trading range of 1.3355 RWF (High: 29.8019 / Low: 28.4664). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4472 RWF (High: 29.8635 / Low: 29.4163).

July Spread (Volatile) ±1.3355
December Spread (Stable) ±0.4472

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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.5302 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.5302

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2017: 29.8065) against the same month in 2016 (average: 24.1781), the exchange rate shifted by +5.6285 (+23.28%).

2017 Avg (May) 29.8065
2016 Avg (May) 24.1781

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 29.6634 28.4374 28.9940
February 29.8646 29.0174 29.4763
March 29.8826 28.8269 29.5047
April 29.9171 28.8269 29.3873
May 30.0765 29.3045 29.8065
June 29.9615 29.2608 29.6686
July 29.8019 28.4664 29.1383
August 29.8007 28.6205 29.0545
September 29.2713 28.5577 28.8398
October 29.2064 28.3537 28.6462
November 29.6390 28.6194 29.1608
December 29.8635 29.4163 29.6777