YEARLY HIGH
218.3190 RWF
YEARLY LOW
187.6801 RWF
YEARLY AVERAGE
203.2507 RWF

2016 ILS to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the ILS to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 22, valuing the pair at 218.3190. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 17, dropping to 187.6801.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 30.6389 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 189.7082 to the December average rate of 215.3663, the exchange rate registered a net change of 13.53% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 218.3190 was up 11.25% compared to the 2015 peak of 196.2343, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,091,595 RWF
2015 Average 917,006 RWF
Yearly Trough Low 938,400 RWF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 153,194.47 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

217.9322
187.1424
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ILS 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 196.3409, compared to 210.1605 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 13.8196 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 196.3409
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 210.1605

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 16.2816 RWF (High: 206.9277 / Low: 190.6461). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.2816 RWF (High: 214.3050 / Low: 211.0235).

June Spread (Volatile) ±16.2816
September Spread (Stable) ±3.2816

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 2.3013 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.3013

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 215.3663) against the same month in 2015 (average: 192.6778), the exchange rate shifted by +22.6885 (+11.78%).

2016 Avg (December) 215.3663
2015 Avg (December) 192.6778

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 192.3281 187.6801 189.7082
February 195.9194 188.8349 193.1201
March 199.7773 193.2981 196.1182
April 206.8410 199.1623 201.9050
May 204.3156 194.0328 199.6038
June 206.9277 190.6461 197.5902
July 205.1138 193.8586 200.1495
August 214.1934 205.2752 208.9358
September 214.3050 211.0235 212.8166
October 215.5784 207.3078 211.1674
November 214.8675 210.1832 212.5273
December 218.3190 211.6350 215.3663