2017 ZAR to RWF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

69.9770 RWF

YEARLY LOW

58.6621 RWF

YEARLY AVERAGE

63.0864 RWF

2017 ZAR to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the ZAR to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 27, valuing the pair at 69.9770. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 9, dropping to 58.6621.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 11.3149 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 61.0391 to the December average rate of 65.6187, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.50% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 69.9770 was up 14.09% compared to the 2016 peak of 61.3374, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 50,000 ZAR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 3,498,849 RWF

2016 Average 2,665,738 RWF

Yearly Trough Low 2,933,103 RWF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 565,746.64 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

66.1257

60.0428

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR 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 63.2770, compared to 62.8958 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.3812 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 63.2770

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 62.8958

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 7.8845 RWF (High: 69.9770 / Low: 62.0925). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.6750 RWF (High: 66.4334 / Low: 63.7584).

December Spread (Volatile) ±7.8845

June Spread (Stable) ±2.6750

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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 2.2978 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -2.2978

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 65.6187) against the same month in 2016 (average: 59.5322), the exchange rate shifted by +6.0865 (+10.22%).

2017 Avg (December) 65.6187

2016 Avg (December) 59.5322

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	62.9567	59.5990	61.0391
February	64.9895	61.4308	63.3621
March	67.5293	61.5343	64.5755
April	64.5302	59.2308	62.2777
May	65.8706	60.9017	63.1883
June	66.4334	63.7584	65.2193
July	65.6584	61.6058	63.5311
August	64.6584	61.4016	62.7917
September	65.6640	61.6515	63.4303
October	62.9947	59.6029	61.4532
November	62.8891	58.6621	60.5497
December	69.9770	62.0925	65.6187