YEARLY HIGH
0.1071 RWF
YEARLY LOW
0.0828 RWF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0938 RWF

2016 GNF to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the GNF to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 21, valuing the pair at 0.1071. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 27, dropping to 0.0828.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0244 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0968 to the December average rate of 0.0889, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.13% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.1071 was up 3.04% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.1040, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 536 RWF
2015 Average 485 RWF
Yearly Trough Low 414 RWF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 121.93 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.1045
0.0845
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GNF 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 0.0994, compared to 0.0882 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0112 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0994
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0882

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 0.0244 RWF (High: 0.1071 / Low: 0.0828). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0014 RWF (High: 0.0975 / Low: 0.0961).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0244
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0014

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0127 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0127

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2016: 0.0989) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0961), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0028 (+2.93%).

2016 Avg (June) 0.0989
2015 Avg (June) 0.0961

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0975 0.0961 0.0968
February 0.1004 0.0960 0.0979
March 0.1018 0.0984 0.0995
April 0.1027 0.0990 0.1004
May 0.1048 0.1002 0.1029
June 0.1071 0.0828 0.0989
July 0.0885 0.0837 0.0862
August 0.0894 0.0860 0.0877
September 0.0894 0.0869 0.0882
October 0.0900 0.0875 0.0887
November 0.0907 0.0870 0.0895
December 0.0898 0.0878 0.0889