2016 BAM to RWF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

464.5060 RWF

YEARLY LOW

411.7567 RWF

YEARLY AVERAGE

441.1775 RWF

2016 BAM to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the BAM to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 3, valuing the pair at 464.5060. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 6, dropping to 411.7567.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 52.7492 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 416.1090 to the December average rate of 444.4561, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.81% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 464.5060 was up 7.96% compared to the 2015 peak of 430.2482, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,322,530 RWF

2015 Average 2,020,941 RWF

Yearly Trough Low 2,058,784 RWF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 263,746.17 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

463.1628

411.8314

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BAM 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 432.5398, compared to 449.8152 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 17.2754 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 432.5398

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 449.8152

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 41.7777 RWF (High: 460.8620 / Low: 419.0843). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 7.1611 RWF (High: 462.1806 / Low: 455.0195).

June Spread (Volatile) ±41.7777

September Spread (Stable) ±7.1611

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 5.8157 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -5.8157

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2016: 454.7095) against the same month in 2015 (average: 418.9287), the exchange rate shifted by +35.7809 (+8.54%).

2016 Avg (October) 454.7095

2015 Avg (October) 418.9287

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	419.6623	411.7567	416.1090
February	436.1625	415.9988	428.1669
March	441.6010	424.5649	431.4666
April	448.1430	434.1036	441.4944
May	448.3262	424.1668	439.6452
June	460.8620	419.0843	438.3568
July	446.2802	425.8086	436.4676
August	462.8783	446.4850	454.1009
September	462.1806	455.0195	458.8852
October	464.5060	445.4635	454.7095
November	463.4613	440.6951	450.2717
December	450.0301	437.8396	444.4561