2016 EGP to RWF Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2016.
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.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 EGP based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.
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)
SeasonalThe 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.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe 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).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing 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%).
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 |