YEARLY HIGH
319.0117 RWF
YEARLY LOW
302.7696 RWF
YEARLY AVERAGE
310.3333 RWF

2017 XCD to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the XCD to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 14, valuing the pair at 319.0117. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 14, dropping to 302.7696.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 16.2421 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 306.7317 to the December average rate of 317.2965, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.44% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 319.0117 was up 3.08% compared to the 2016 peak of 309.4651, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,595,058 RWF
2016 Average 1,443,928 RWF
Yearly Trough Low 1,513,848 RWF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 81,210.34 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

318.3529
305.6752
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XCD 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 309.1129, compared to 311.5537 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.4408 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 309.1129
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 311.5537

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was July, with a trading range of 10.7667 RWF (High: 313.6671 / Low: 302.9005). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 4.4939 RWF (High: 319.0117 / Low: 314.5178).

July Spread (Volatile) ±10.7667
December Spread (Stable) ±4.4939

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 2.6636 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.6636

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 317.2965) against the same month in 2016 (average: 305.5004), the exchange rate shifted by +11.7961 (+3.86%).

2017 Avg (December) 317.2965
2016 Avg (December) 305.5004

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 310.5694 302.7696 306.7317
February 311.4743 303.6022 308.8718
March 312.3040 303.4000 308.6588
April 311.7870 305.2672 309.4286
May 313.6671 303.6609 309.8299
June 313.9380 306.7473 311.1569
July 313.6671 302.9005 308.4933
August 313.8038 303.7858 307.6237
September 312.8212 307.1189 308.7804
October 316.4382 307.7334 311.4463
November 318.0628 309.5182 315.6821
December 319.0117 314.5178 317.2965