YEARLY HIGH
598.7431 RWF
YEARLY LOW
517.8146 RWF
YEARLY AVERAGE
565.1203 RWF

2016 BND to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the BND to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 14, valuing the pair at 598.7431. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 17, dropping to 517.8146.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 80.9285 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 523.2193 to the December average rate of 574.5970, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.82% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 598.7431 was up 9.37% compared to the 2015 peak of 547.4420, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,993,715 RWF
2015 Average 2,591,582 RWF
Yearly Trough Low 2,589,073 RWF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 404,642.55 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

596.0773
516.5958
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BND 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 549.2557, compared to 580.9849 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 31.7292 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 549.2557
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 580.9849

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 49.1295 RWF (High: 590.7998 / Low: 541.6703). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 9.9913 RWF (High: 527.8059 / Low: 517.8146).

June Spread (Volatile) ±49.1295
January Spread (Stable) ±9.9913

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 8.3976 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -8.3976

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2016: 588.5440) against the same month in 2015 (average: 514.9469), the exchange rate shifted by +73.5972 (+14.29%).

2016 Avg (August) 588.5440
2015 Avg (August) 514.9469

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 527.8059 517.8146 523.2193
February 544.4873 525.8817 536.9751
March 564.8709 544.4258 552.6098
April 578.5779 554.3800 564.1429
May 567.4885 541.0222 555.7453
June 590.7998 541.6703 562.8419
July 584.1394 557.9243 571.5020
August 598.7431 582.1014 588.5440
September 596.4928 583.6093 589.4538
October 594.5216 572.4628 583.0937
November 590.4359 570.3680 578.7189
December 578.8928 567.1189 574.5970