2016 DJF to RWF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

4.6863 RWF

YEARLY LOW

4.1700 RWF

YEARLY AVERAGE

4.3893 RWF

2016 DJF to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the DJF to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 28, valuing the pair at 4.6863. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 26, dropping to 4.1700.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5163 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.2151 to the December average rate of 4.6244, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.71% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 4.6863 was up 11.14% compared to the 2015 peak of 4.2167, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 23,432 RWF

2015 Average 20,053 RWF

Yearly Trough Low 20,850 RWF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,581.64 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

4.6653

4.1742

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

DJF 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 4.2644, compared to 4.5143 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2499 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.2644

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.5143

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 0.2922 RWF (High: 4.4622 / Low: 4.1700). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0491 RWF (High: 4.2435 / Low: 4.1945).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.2922

January Spread (Stable) ±0.0491

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 0.0012 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0012

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 4.6244) against the same month in 2015 (average: 4.1999), the exchange rate shifted by +0.4244 (+10.11%).

2016 Avg (December) 4.6244

2015 Avg (December) 4.1999

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	4.2435	4.1945	4.2151
February	4.3103	4.1909	4.2444
March	4.3617	4.2100	4.2657
April	4.3884	4.2392	4.2861
May	4.3370	4.1974	4.2849
June	4.4622	4.1700	4.2900
July	4.4527	4.2415	4.3510
August	4.5738	4.4112	4.4713
September	4.5442	4.4858	4.5153
October	4.6055	4.4696	4.5378
November	4.6241	4.4795	4.5861
December	4.6863	4.5843	4.6244