YEARLY HIGH
10.6031 RWF
YEARLY LOW
9.4732 RWF
YEARLY AVERAGE
9.9292 RWF

2016 BDT to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the BDT to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 28, valuing the pair at 10.6031. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 2, dropping to 9.4732.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.1299 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 9.5425 to the December average rate of 10.4054, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.04% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 10.6031 was up 10.48% compared to the 2015 peak of 9.5973, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 53,016 RWF
2015 Average 45,733 RWF
Yearly Trough Low 47,366 RWF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,649.73 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

10.4917
9.4562
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BDT 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 9.6565, compared to 10.2018 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.5453 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 9.6565
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 10.2018

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 0.6207 RWF (High: 10.0939 / Low: 9.4732). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1042 RWF (High: 9.5942 / Low: 9.4900).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.6207
January Spread (Stable) ±0.1042

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0240 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0240

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 10.4054) against the same month in 2015 (average: 9.5305), the exchange rate shifted by +0.8749 (+9.18%).

2016 Avg (December) 10.4054
2015 Avg (December) 9.5305

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 9.5942 9.4900 9.5425
February 9.7563 9.4915 9.5986
March 9.9069 9.5489 9.6758
April 9.9424 9.6034 9.7167
May 9.8283 9.4976 9.6927
June 10.0939 9.4732 9.7128
July 10.0196 9.6027 9.8401
August 10.3288 9.9948 10.1155
September 10.2799 10.1244 10.2163
October 10.4499 10.1175 10.2823
November 10.4571 10.1641 10.3512
December 10.6031 10.2491 10.4054