YEARLY HIGH
399.0080 RWF
YEARLY LOW
343.0363 RWF
YEARLY AVERAGE
374.0955 RWF

2016 FJD to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the FJD to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 3, valuing the pair at 399.0080. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 18, dropping to 343.0363.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 55.9717 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 347.7532 to the December average rate of 392.3813, the exchange rate registered a net change of 12.83% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 399.0080 was up 13.00% compared to the 2015 peak of 353.1108, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,995,040 RWF
2015 Average 1,704,622 RWF
Yearly Trough Low 1,715,181 RWF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 279,858.66 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

398.2222
343.1651
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

FJD 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 359.9659, compared to 388.2250 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 28.2591 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 359.9659
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 388.2250

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 30.8528 RWF (High: 384.0218 / Low: 353.1690). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 7.3162 RWF (High: 394.5613 / Low: 387.2451).

June Spread (Volatile) ±30.8528
September Spread (Stable) ±7.3162

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 6.1316 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -6.1316

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2016: 393.6341) against the same month in 2015 (average: 346.4508), the exchange rate shifted by +47.1833 (+13.62%).

2016 Avg (November) 393.6341
2015 Avg (November) 346.4508

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 353.1631 343.0363 347.7532
February 359.8169 347.2943 353.2436
March 369.1302 357.2297 361.8541
April 378.4848 361.1230 368.2571
May 370.3810 351.3642 362.1255
June 384.0218 353.1690 366.5619
July 384.1152 362.3864 373.9986
August 394.7841 381.0632 386.7822
September 394.5613 387.2451 390.8719
October 397.4278 385.2648 391.6822
November 399.0080 387.8067 393.6341
December 397.2569 383.9131 392.3813