2016 BTN to RWF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

12.3018 RWF

YEARLY LOW

10.9253 RWF

YEARLY AVERAGE

11.6102 RWF

2016 BTN to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the BTN to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 12.3018. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 26, dropping to 10.9253.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.3765 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 11.1350 to the December average rate of 12.1602, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.21% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 12.3018 was up 6.92% compared to the 2015 peak of 11.5057, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 61,509 RWF

2015 Average 55,544 RWF

Yearly Trough Low 54,626 RWF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,882.54 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

12.2714

10.9378

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BTN 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 11.2781, compared to 11.9422 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.6641 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 11.2781

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 11.9422

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 0.8321 RWF (High: 11.7574 / Low: 10.9253). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2075 RWF (High: 12.1099 / Low: 11.9024).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.8321

September Spread (Stable) ±0.2075

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and October, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0861 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0861

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 12.1602) against the same month in 2015 (average: 11.2106), the exchange rate shifted by +0.9496 (+8.47%).

2016 Avg (December) 12.1602

2015 Avg (December) 11.2106

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	11.3034	10.9733	11.1350
February	11.1716	10.9421	11.0489
March	11.5535	11.2102	11.3209
April	11.7321	11.3105	11.4571
May	11.5503	11.1155	11.3727
June	11.7574	10.9253	11.3339
July	11.7663	11.1573	11.4810
August	12.0931	11.6976	11.8498
September	12.1099	11.9024	11.9976
October	12.2176	11.9047	12.0830
November	12.2874	11.8610	12.0819
December	12.3018	11.9662	12.1602