2016 BYR to RWF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0418 RWF

YEARLY LOW

0.0342 RWF

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0388 RWF

2016 BYR to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the BYR to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 0.0418. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 11, dropping to 0.0342.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0075 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0378 to the December average rate of 0.0412, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.97% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0418 was down 33.85% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0631, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 209 RWF

2015 Average 226 RWF

Yearly Trough Low 171 RWF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 37.65 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0419

0.0342

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BYR 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 0.0375, compared to 0.0401 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0025 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0375

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0401

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 0.0052 RWF (High: 0.0403 / Low: 0.0351). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0006 RWF (High: 0.0403 / Low: 0.0397).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0052

September Spread (Stable) ±0.0006

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0030 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0030

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 0.0412) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0408), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0004 (+0.99%).

2016 Avg (December) 0.0412

2015 Avg (December) 0.0408

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0403	0.0351	0.0378
February	0.0358	0.0342	0.0348
March	0.0376	0.0355	0.0367
April	0.0396	0.0376	0.0383
May	0.0400	0.0378	0.0391
June	0.0400	0.0371	0.0383
July	0.0394	0.0374	0.0385
August	0.0405	0.0391	0.0396
September	0.0403	0.0397	0.0400
October	0.0408	0.0396	0.0403
November	0.0411	0.0398	0.0408
December	0.0418	0.0408	0.0412