YEARLY HIGH
518.6386 RWF
YEARLY LOW
457.3213 RWF
YEARLY AVERAGE
486.7312 RWF

2016 AZN to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the AZN to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 22, valuing the pair at 518.6386. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 24, dropping to 457.3213.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 61.3173 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 472.8438 to the December average rate of 465.7271, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.51% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 518.6386 was down 41.89% compared to the 2015 peak of 892.5135, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,593,193 RWF
2015 Average 3,531,491 RWF
Yearly Trough Low 2,286,607 RWF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 306,586.50 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

511.3062
461.5835
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AZN 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 488.3650, compared to 485.0974 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 3.2676 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 488.3650
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 485.0974

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 35.9792 RWF (High: 515.5040 / Low: 479.5248). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 11.4123 RWF (High: 491.8374 / Low: 480.4251).

June Spread (Volatile) ±35.9792
September Spread (Stable) ±11.4123

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 19.6589 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -19.6589

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2016: 502.1312) against the same month in 2015 (average: 659.0175), the exchange rate shifted by -156.8862 (-23.81%).

2016 Avg (April) 502.1312
2015 Avg (April) 659.0175

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 480.0453 459.8126 472.8438
February 488.8879 461.6356 476.9682
March 489.9356 461.4241 469.5023
April 518.6386 492.1274 502.1312
May 514.8363 498.2118 507.1626
June 515.5040 479.5248 501.5817
July 505.8327 482.7870 492.4518
August 497.0840 477.6095 488.2251
September 491.8374 480.4251 487.3437
October 505.4498 490.4832 498.2477
November 496.3644 468.7245 478.5888
December 470.7833 457.3213 465.7271