YEARLY HIGH
12.3073 RWF
YEARLY LOW
10.9115 RWF
YEARLY AVERAGE
11.6104 RWF

2016 INR to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the INR to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 12.3073. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 26, dropping to 10.9115.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.3958 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 11.1322 to the December average rate of 12.1702, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.32% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 12.3073 was up 6.95% compared to the 2015 peak of 11.5075, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 250,000 INR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 3,076,834 RWF
2015 Average 2,776,985 RWF
Yearly Trough Low 2,727,872 RWF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 348,961.87 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

12.2826
10.9346
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

INR 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 11.2783, compared to 11.9425 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.6643 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 11.2783
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 11.9425

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 0.8484 RWF (High: 11.7599 / Low: 10.9115). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2221 RWF (High: 12.1100 / Low: 11.8879).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.8484
September Spread (Stable) ±0.2221

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and October, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0898 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0898

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 12.1702) against the same month in 2015 (average: 11.2173), the exchange rate shifted by +0.9529 (+8.50%).

2016 Avg (December) 12.1702
2015 Avg (December) 11.2173

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 11.3012 10.9628 11.1322
February 11.2003 10.9636 11.0470
March 11.5688 11.1929 11.3267
April 11.7117 11.3038 11.4582
May 11.5364 11.1176 11.3684
June 11.7599 10.9115 11.3372
July 11.7532 11.1636 11.4897
August 12.0912 11.6730 11.8475
September 12.1100 11.8879 12.0008
October 12.2202 11.9088 12.0820
November 12.2887 11.8916 12.0650
December 12.3073 11.9865 12.1702