YEARLY HIGH
415.5661 RWF
YEARLY LOW
371.0663 RWF
YEARLY AVERAGE
390.1564 RWF

2016 BZD to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the BZD to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 21, valuing the pair at 415.5661. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 29, dropping to 371.0663.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 44.4998 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 375.3439 to the December average rate of 411.5543, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.65% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 415.5661 was up 10.45% compared to the 2015 peak of 376.2337, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,077,830 RWF
2015 Average 1,780,942 RWF
Yearly Trough Low 1,855,331 RWF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 222,499.10 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

415.1754
371.7229
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BZD 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 379.3124, compared to 401.0003 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 21.6879 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 379.3124
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 401.0003

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 22.7655 RWF (High: 393.8317 / Low: 371.0663). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 4.1609 RWF (High: 377.9030 / Low: 373.7421).

June Spread (Volatile) ±22.7655
January Spread (Stable) ±4.1609

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 1.2171 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.2171

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 411.5543) against the same month in 2015 (average: 374.2933), the exchange rate shifted by +37.2610 (+9.96%).

2016 Avg (December) 411.5543
2015 Avg (December) 374.2933

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 377.9030 373.7421 375.3439
February 383.5319 374.2889 377.9796
March 389.0056 373.5170 379.8735
April 390.5107 376.5606 381.6368
May 386.0512 371.6133 380.4197
June 393.8317 371.0663 380.6211
July 394.0708 375.8896 385.7330
August 405.4326 391.7726 396.8107
September 402.9522 397.1320 400.6249
October 409.7367 396.4235 403.2284
November 410.4160 399.0342 408.0505
December 415.5661 407.9421 411.5543