2016 GHS to RWF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

206.7230 RWF

YEARLY LOW

185.4687 RWF

YEARLY AVERAGE

197.5791 RWF

2016 GHS to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the GHS to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 15, valuing the pair at 206.7230. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 1, dropping to 185.4687.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 21.2542 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 192.4580 to the December average rate of 194.7823, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.21% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 206.7230 was down 6.99% compared to the 2015 peak of 222.2673, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,033,615 RWF

2015 Average 947,136 RWF

Yearly Trough Low 927,344 RWF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 106,271.13 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

204.2434

188.8224

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GHS 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 195.3415, compared to 199.8168 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 4.4753 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 195.3415

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 199.8168

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 17.5866 RWF (High: 206.7230 / Low: 189.1363). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.3341 RWF (High: 203.9963 / Low: 200.6622).

November Spread (Volatile) ±17.5866

September Spread (Stable) ±3.3341

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and October, 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 7.4807 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -7.4807

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2016: 202.2630) against the same month in 2015 (average: 195.1237), the exchange rate shifted by +7.1393 (+3.66%).

2016 Avg (November) 202.2630

2015 Avg (November) 195.1237

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	196.1405	187.4273	192.4580
February	196.8202	185.4687	190.1075
March	201.2605	193.8463	196.4939
April	203.8290	195.5848	198.8246
May	201.7934	192.6861	198.4883
June	201.8828	189.5799	195.6766
July	199.3970	189.5780	195.4201
August	205.8522	198.1394	201.1587
September	203.9963	200.6622	202.3180
October	205.4115	200.5752	202.9583
November	206.7230	189.1363	202.2630
December	199.4829	190.0799	194.7823