YEARLY HIGH
416.5848 RWF
YEARLY LOW
370.9900 RWF
YEARLY AVERAGE
389.9257 RWF

2016 BBD to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the BBD to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 21, valuing the pair at 416.5848. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 26, dropping to 370.9900.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 45.5948 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 374.4537 to the December average rate of 412.0886, the exchange rate registered a net change of 10.05% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 416.5848 was up 11.28% compared to the 2015 peak of 374.3694, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,082,924 RWF
2015 Average 1,780,869 RWF
Yearly Trough Low 1,854,950 RWF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 227,973.85 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

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BBD 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 378.8187, compared to 401.0326 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 22.2139 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 378.8187
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 401.0326

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 25.1188 RWF (High: 396.1088 / Low: 370.9900). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 4.3456 RWF (High: 376.9619 / Low: 372.6162).

June Spread (Volatile) Âą25.1188
January Spread (Stable) Âą4.3456

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 0.2793 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2793

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 412.0886) against the same month in 2015 (average: 373.0339), the exchange rate shifted by +39.0548 (+10.47%).

2016 Avg (December) 412.0886
2015 Avg (December) 373.0339

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Month High Low Average
January 376.9619 372.6162 374.4537
February 382.7169 372.2514 377.0200
March 387.3037 373.7047 378.9311
April 389.7764 376.1638 380.7760
May 385.2044 373.2500 380.4968
June 396.1088 370.9900 381.2348
July 394.2333 376.2536 385.7518
August 405.8084 391.3413 396.5380
September 403.0987 397.5188 400.5597
October 408.1387 396.9426 403.0735
November 411.0726 398.7429 408.1838
December 416.5848 408.6359 412.0886