2017 VEF to RWF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

86.1012 RWF

YEARLY LOW

77.5550 RWF

YEARLY AVERAGE

83.0614 RWF

2017 VEF to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the VEF to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 17, valuing the pair at 86.1012. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 9, dropping to 77.5550.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 8.5462 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 83.0015 to the December average rate of 83.2976, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.36% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 86.1012 was down 29.71% compared to the 2016 peak of 122.5017, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 430,506 RWF

2016 Average 445,205 RWF

Yearly Trough Low 387,775 RWF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 42,730.79 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

83.9917

81.7435

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

VEF 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 83.3683, compared to 82.7544 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.6139 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 83.3683

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 82.7544

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was November, with a trading range of 8.2859 RWF (High: 85.8409 / Low: 77.5550). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.0430 RWF (High: 83.9749 / Low: 81.9318).

November Spread (Volatile) ±8.2859

January Spread (Stable) ±2.0430

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and October, 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 1.2146 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -1.2146

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 83.2976) against the same month in 2016 (average: 82.6294), the exchange rate shifted by +0.6682 (+0.81%).

2017 Avg (December) 83.2976

2016 Avg (December) 82.6294

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	83.9749	81.9318	83.0015
February	84.2617	82.1731	83.5760
March	84.5283	82.1184	83.5149
April	84.3884	81.1742	83.1725
May	84.8973	80.5970	83.1405
June	84.9706	82.1752	83.8044
July	84.8125	80.6042	82.5898
August	83.9784	79.7434	81.9309
September	83.6982	81.6238	82.8811
October	85.4140	80.6440	83.2816
November	85.8409	77.5550	82.5456
December	86.1012	79.3439	83.2976