2016 CNY to RWF Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2016.
2016 CNY to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016
During 2016, the CNY to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 30, valuing the pair at 121.4978. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 27, dropping to 112.0149.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 9.4829 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 114.0814 to the December average rate of 119.1772, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.47% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 121.4978 was up 2.92% compared to the 2015 peak of 118.0543, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 25,000 CNY based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.
CNY to RWF Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 115.9389, compared to 118.8703 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.9314 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 8.3736 RWF (High: 120.3885 / Low: 112.0149). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.8140 RWF (High: 120.8277 / Low: 119.0136).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween January and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 1.0091 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2016: 119.2665) against the same month in 2015 (average: 113.6278), the exchange rate shifted by +5.6386 (+4.96%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 115.1877 | 113.2824 | 114.0814 |
| February | 116.8740 | 113.1903 | 115.1532 |
| March | 119.3261 | 114.7618 | 116.5310 |
| April | 120.0064 | 116.2784 | 117.5599 |
| May | 118.1438 | 113.4760 | 116.5508 |
| June | 120.3885 | 112.0149 | 115.7573 |
| July | 117.9789 | 112.5538 | 115.5698 |
| August | 121.4978 | 117.7443 | 119.2665 |
| September | 120.8277 | 119.0136 | 120.0512 |
| October | 121.4368 | 117.8207 | 119.8446 |
| November | 121.1348 | 117.7117 | 119.3126 |
| December | 120.4292 | 117.7361 | 119.1772 |