2016 BMD to RWF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

836.3450 RWF

YEARLY LOW

741.9800 RWF

YEARLY AVERAGE

779.9478 RWF

2016 BMD to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the BMD to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 836.3450. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 26, dropping to 741.9800.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 94.3650 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 748.9074 to the December average rate of 825.3345, the exchange rate registered a net change of 10.21% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 836.3450 was up 11.70% compared to the 2015 peak of 748.7387, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 4,181,725 RWF

2015 Average 3,561,738 RWF

Yearly Trough Low 3,709,900 RWF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 471,825.00 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

832.9772

741.2647

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BMD 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 757.6375, compared to 802.2581 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 44.6206 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 757.6375

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 802.2581

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 50.2377 RWF (High: 792.2177 / Low: 741.9800). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 8.6912 RWF (High: 753.9237 / Low: 745.2325).

June Spread (Volatile) ±50.2377

January Spread (Stable) ±8.6912

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 0.5585 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.5585

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 825.3345) against the same month in 2015 (average: 746.0677), the exchange rate shifted by +79.2667 (+10.62%).

2016 Avg (December) 825.3345

2015 Avg (December) 746.0677

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	753.9237	745.2325	748.9074
February	765.4338	744.5027	754.0400
March	774.6075	747.4094	757.8622
April	779.5527	752.3275	761.5521
May	770.4087	746.5000	760.9936
June	792.2177	741.9800	762.4695
July	788.4667	752.5072	771.5037
August	811.6169	782.6825	793.0761
September	806.1975	795.0377	801.1195
October	816.2775	793.8852	806.1470
November	822.1451	797.4859	816.3677
December	836.3450	817.2719	825.3345