YEARLY HIGH
0.0629 RWF
YEARLY LOW
0.0534 RWF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0587 RWF

2016 IDR to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the IDR to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 1, valuing the pair at 0.0629. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 17, dropping to 0.0534.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0095 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0540 to the December average rate of 0.0615, the exchange rate registered a net change of 13.95% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0629 was up 12.04% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0561, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 10,000,000 IDR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 628,779 RWF
2015 Average 532,345 RWF
Yearly Trough Low 533,952 RWF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 94,826.67 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0627
0.0532
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

IDR 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 0.0565, compared to 0.0608 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0043 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0565
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0608

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 0.0052 RWF (High: 0.0599 / Low: 0.0547). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0011 RWF (High: 0.0545 / Low: 0.0534).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0052
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0011

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0011 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0011

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2016: 0.0613) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0544), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0069 (+12.65%).

2016 Avg (November) 0.0613
2015 Avg (November) 0.0544

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0545 0.0534 0.0540
February 0.0573 0.0543 0.0558
March 0.0595 0.0561 0.0576
April 0.0591 0.0572 0.0578
May 0.0580 0.0547 0.0567
June 0.0599 0.0547 0.0571
July 0.0602 0.0572 0.0588
August 0.0614 0.0596 0.0603
September 0.0618 0.0605 0.0611
October 0.0627 0.0610 0.0619
November 0.0629 0.0603 0.0613
December 0.0624 0.0604 0.0615