2017 XDR to RWF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1221.3019 RWF

YEARLY LOW

1105.6596 RWF

YEARLY AVERAGE

1163.1371 RWF

2017 XDR to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the XDR to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 29, valuing the pair at 1221.3019. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 14, dropping to 1105.6596.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 115.6423 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1120.2156 to the December average rate of 1213.9224, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.37% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 1221.3019 was up 7.80% compared to the 2016 peak of 1132.8881, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 6,106,510 RWF

2016 Average 5,419,750 RWF

Yearly Trough Low 5,528,298 RWF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 578,211.72 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

1223.2931

1110.8449

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XDR 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 1138.9922, compared to 1187.2820 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 48.2898 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1138.9922

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1187.2820

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was May, with a trading range of 48.2167 RWF (High: 1172.8180 / Low: 1124.6014). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 20.2558 RWF (High: 1221.3019 / Low: 1201.0461).

May Spread (Volatile) ±48.2167

December Spread (Stable) ±20.2558

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 9 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 1.4287 points.

Longest Streak 9 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -1.4287

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 1213.9224) against the same month in 2016 (average: 1111.3640), the exchange rate shifted by +102.5584 (+9.23%).

2017 Avg (December) 1213.9224

2016 Avg (December) 1111.3640

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1137.8962	1105.6596	1120.2156
February	1142.1954	1110.8689	1131.2898
March	1148.2422	1109.6465	1129.8611
April	1151.5462	1115.8178	1138.2040
May	1172.8180	1124.6014	1151.3919
June	1174.2418	1144.7509	1162.9910
July	1185.4070	1141.9010	1163.2531
August	1195.0041	1158.3004	1173.1927
September	1198.2739	1176.0077	1185.7112
October	1204.2237	1169.2101	1186.2418
November	1220.4380	1174.0552	1201.3708
December	1221.3019	1201.0461	1213.9224