YEARLY HIGH
836.3450 RWF
YEARLY LOW
741.9800 RWF
YEARLY AVERAGE
779.9478 RWF

2016 BYN to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the BYN 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 BYN 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
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BYN 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