2016 GEL to RWF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

362.8568 RWF

YEARLY LOW

297.7294 RWF

YEARLY AVERAGE

330.6575 RWF

2016 GEL to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the GEL to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 9, valuing the pair at 362.8568. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 21, dropping to 297.7294.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 65.1274 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 307.4399 to the December average rate of 311.2457, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.24% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 362.8568 was down 10.27% compared to the 2015 peak of 404.3959, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,814,284 RWF

2015 Average 1,632,513 RWF

Yearly Trough Low 1,488,647 RWF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 325,637.15 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

353.4822

299.2107

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GEL 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 327.5251, compared to 333.7899 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 6.2649 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 327.5251

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 333.7899

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 46.8532 RWF (High: 362.8568 / Low: 316.0036). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 8.7665 RWF (High: 350.8604 / Low: 342.0939).

June Spread (Volatile) ±46.8532

September Spread (Stable) ±8.7665

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and May, 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 19.1078 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -19.1078

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2016: 348.1141) against the same month in 2015 (average: 313.0355), the exchange rate shifted by +35.0786 (+11.21%).

2016 Avg (June) 348.1141

2015 Avg (June) 313.0355

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	311.8328	300.7705	307.4399
February	310.5932	299.4210	303.7333
March	330.7003	306.4758	319.3238
April	348.3373	328.5384	337.5797
May	358.7134	340.7446	348.9596
June	362.8568	316.0036	348.1141
July	336.2819	321.6709	329.6157
August	353.2517	333.8207	342.2762
September	350.8604	342.0939	346.8816
October	347.2426	337.4473	342.3668
November	342.6089	321.2664	330.3535
December	321.8372	297.7294	311.2457