YEARLY HIGH
99.1111 RWF
YEARLY LOW
42.4214 RWF
YEARLY AVERAGE
83.0825 RWF

2016 EGP to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the EGP to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 13, valuing the pair at 99.1111. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 20, dropping to 42.4214.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 56.6897 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 95.6440 to the December average rate of 44.8604, the exchange rate registered a net change of -53.10% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 99.1111 was up 2.35% compared to the 2015 peak of 96.8309, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 495,556 RWF
2015 Average 462,051 RWF
Yearly Trough Low 212,107 RWF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 283,448.56 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

101.4217
39.7185
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

EGP 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 89.9846, compared to 76.1804 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 13.8042 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 89.9846
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 76.1804

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 46.6509 RWF (High: 92.3735 / Low: 45.7225). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.0713 RWF (High: 96.2949 / Low: 95.2235).

November Spread (Volatile) ±46.6509
January Spread (Stable) ±1.0713

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 35.9454 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -35.9454

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2016: 90.5571) against the same month in 2015 (average: 91.1554), the exchange rate shifted by -0.5984 (-0.66%).

2016 Avg (March) 90.5571
2015 Avg (March) 91.1554

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 96.2949 95.2235 95.6440
February 97.6039 95.1146 96.2798
March 99.1111 84.1533 90.5571
April 87.7646 84.7436 85.7824
May 86.8494 84.0136 85.7204
June 89.1870 83.5604 85.9240
July 88.8196 84.7535 86.8975
August 91.6123 88.1786 89.3477
September 90.8406 89.6307 90.2703
October 91.9515 89.4485 90.8260
November 92.3735 45.7225 54.8807
December 46.1626 42.4214 44.8604