2017 XAF to RWF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.5694 RWF

YEARLY LOW

1.3166 RWF

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.4442 RWF

2017 XAF to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the XAF to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 1.5694. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 6, dropping to 1.3166.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2529 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.3417 to the December average rate of 1.5481, the exchange rate registered a net change of 15.38% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 1.5694 was up 13.52% compared to the 2016 peak of 1.3825, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 7,847 RWF

2016 Average 6,570 RWF

Yearly Trough Low 6,583 RWF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,264.31 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

1.5687

1.3211

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XAF 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 1.3780, compared to 1.5104 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1324 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.3780

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.5104

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was November, with a trading range of 0.0746 RWF (High: 1.5597 / Low: 1.4852). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0425 RWF (High: 1.5694 / Low: 1.5270).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0746

December Spread (Stable) ±0.0425

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 8 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0078 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0078

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 1.5481) against the same month in 2016 (average: 1.3249), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2231 (+16.84%).

2017 Avg (December) 1.5481

2016 Avg (December) 1.3249

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.3666	1.3166	1.3417
February	1.3779	1.3215	1.3534
March	1.3878	1.3254	1.3585
April	1.3943	1.3325	1.3652
May	1.4461	1.3719	1.4110
June	1.4676	1.4127	1.4384
July	1.5017	1.4303	1.4651
August	1.5265	1.4731	1.4981
September	1.5427	1.4962	1.5157
October	1.5382	1.4872	1.5079
November	1.5597	1.4852	1.5275
December	1.5694	1.5270	1.5481