YEARLY HIGH
260.8721 RWF
YEARLY LOW
181.6648 RWF
YEARLY AVERAGE
225.3360 RWF

2016 BRL to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the BRL to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 25, valuing the pair at 260.8721. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 27, dropping to 181.6648.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 79.2073 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 185.2724 to the December average rate of 246.0526, the exchange rate registered a net change of 32.81% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 260.8721 was down 3.82% compared to the 2015 peak of 271.2208, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 25,000 BRL based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 6,521,803 RWF
2015 Average 5,414,815 RWF
Yearly Trough Low 4,541,620 RWF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,980,182.97 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

259.1271
178.5583
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BRL 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 205.4715, compared to 245.2004 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 39.7289 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 205.4715
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 245.2004

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 28.8851 RWF (High: 235.9753 / Low: 207.0902). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 7.5717 RWF (High: 189.2365 / Low: 181.6648).

June Spread (Volatile) ±28.8851
January Spread (Stable) ±7.5717

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and August, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 8.7226 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -8.7226

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2016: 252.4130) against the same month in 2015 (average: 188.4570), the exchange rate shifted by +63.9560 (+33.94%).

2016 Avg (October) 252.4130
2015 Avg (October) 188.4570

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 189.2365 181.6648 185.2724
February 194.3349 186.1423 189.9431
March 216.0514 193.6306 205.3991
April 219.0324 206.0486 214.4525
May 221.4989 206.6283 215.1139
June 235.9753 207.0902 222.6483
July 241.2143 226.5991 235.6453
August 252.4260 240.9973 247.1942
September 251.0966 241.0276 246.2071
October 260.8721 245.0819 252.4130
November 256.1968 238.0208 243.6904
December 256.9258 232.5447 246.0526