YEARLY HIGH
862.1450 RWF
YEARLY LOW
0.1558 RWF
YEARLY AVERAGE
586.9840 RWF

2017 ZMK to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the ZMK to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 14, valuing the pair at 862.1450. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 14, dropping to 0.1558.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 861.9892 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 186.8357 to the December average rate of 857.5096, the exchange rate registered a net change of 358.96% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 862.1450 was up 541412.48% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.1592, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 4,310,725 RWF
2016 Average 743 RWF
Yearly Trough Low 779 RWF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,309,946.01 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

943.2446
-85.5763
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZMK 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 331.9785, compared to 841.9895 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 510.0110 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 331.9785
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 841.9895

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was May, with a trading range of 847.5429 RWF (High: 847.7011 / Low: 0.1582). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0034 RWF (High: 0.1604 / Low: 0.1571).

May Spread (Volatile) ±847.5429
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0034

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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 477.6130 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -477.6130

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 857.5096) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.1571), the exchange rate shifted by +857.3524 (+545637.06%).

2017 Avg (December) 857.5096
2016 Avg (December) 0.1571

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 834.4949 0.1558 186.8357
February 840.8393 0.1562 477.7718
March 0.1607 0.1561 0.1588
April 0.1604 0.1571 0.1592
May 847.7011 0.1582 486.0285
June 848.4331 829.0000 840.9172
July 847.7011 818.6037 833.7186
August 848.0706 820.9962 831.3684
September 845.4150 830.0041 834.4946
October 855.1900 831.6650 841.6993
November 859.5807 836.4885 853.1467
December 862.1450 850.0000 857.5096