YEARLY HIGH
464.9085 RWF
YEARLY LOW
411.6408 RWF
YEARLY AVERAGE
441.2502 RWF

2016 BGN to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the BGN to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 3, valuing the pair at 464.9085. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 6, dropping to 411.6408.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 53.2677 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 416.0491 to the December average rate of 444.6431, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.87% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 464.9085 was up 8.02% compared to the 2015 peak of 430.3944, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,324,542 RWF
2015 Average 2,021,131 RWF
Yearly Trough Low 2,058,204 RWF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 266,338.62 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

463.3563
411.7484
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BGN 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 432.5114, compared to 449.9891 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 17.4778 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 432.5114
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 449.9891

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 41.0117 RWF (High: 460.7055 / Low: 419.6938). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 6.9172 RWF (High: 462.5195 / Low: 455.6023).

June Spread (Volatile) ±41.0117
September Spread (Stable) ±6.9172

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 5.7782 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -5.7782

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2016: 454.7870) against the same month in 2015 (average: 418.9189), the exchange rate shifted by +35.8681 (+8.56%).

2016 Avg (October) 454.7870
2015 Avg (October) 418.9189

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 419.4750 411.6408 416.0491
February 436.1807 416.1307 428.1068
March 441.7592 424.6726 431.5010
April 448.1151 434.2374 441.4667
May 448.3710 424.3869 439.5791
June 460.7055 419.6938 438.3655
July 446.0082 425.9377 436.6616
August 463.1282 446.3869 454.3662
September 462.5195 455.6023 459.0556
October 464.9085 445.6172 454.7870
November 463.4016 441.0576 450.4213
December 450.2942 437.4786 444.6431