YEARLY HIGH
4.0437 RWF
YEARLY LOW
3.6007 RWF
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.7883 RWF

2016 GYD to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the GYD to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 27, valuing the pair at 4.0437. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 26, dropping to 3.6007.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4430 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.6326 to the December average rate of 4.0039, the exchange rate registered a net change of 10.22% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 4.0437 was up 11.13% compared to the 2015 peak of 3.6387, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 20,219 RWF
2015 Average 17,270 RWF
Yearly Trough Low 18,004 RWF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,214.90 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

4.0411
3.5955
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GYD 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 3.6753, compared to 3.9013 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2260 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.6753
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.9013

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 0.2272 RWF (High: 3.8279 / Low: 3.6007). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0461 RWF (High: 3.6644 / Low: 3.6184).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.2272
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0461

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0046 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0046

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 4.0039) against the same month in 2015 (average: 3.6240), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3799 (+10.48%).

2016 Avg (December) 4.0039
2015 Avg (December) 3.6240

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.6644 3.6184 3.6326
February 3.6964 3.6138 3.6568
March 3.7587 3.6200 3.6751
April 3.7797 3.6526 3.6956
May 3.7384 3.6146 3.6910
June 3.8279 3.6007 3.7003
July 3.8258 3.6664 3.7554
August 3.9375 3.8047 3.8550
September 3.9213 3.8605 3.8966
October 3.9737 3.8692 3.9240
November 4.0071 3.8784 3.9726
December 4.0437 3.9573 4.0039