YEARLY HIGH
0.7123 RWF
YEARLY LOW
0.6303 RWF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.6848 RWF

2016 IQD to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the IQD to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 7, valuing the pair at 0.7123. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 27, dropping to 0.6303.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0820 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6858 to the December average rate of 0.7017, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.32% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.7123 was up 2.13% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.6974, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,562 RWF
2015 Average 3,062 RWF
Yearly Trough Low 3,152 RWF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 409.90 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.7087
0.6451
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

IQD 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 0.6818, compared to 0.6877 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0060 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.6818
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6877

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was May, with a trading range of 0.0643 RWF (High: 0.6958 / Low: 0.6315). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0100 RWF (High: 0.6924 / Low: 0.6824).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0643
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0100

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and November, 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 0.0243 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0243

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 0.7017) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.6804), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0213 (+3.13%).

2016 Avg (December) 0.7017
2015 Avg (December) 0.6804

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.6926 0.6782 0.6858
February 0.7032 0.6839 0.6927
March 0.7116 0.6866 0.6962
April 0.7042 0.6810 0.6949
May 0.6958 0.6315 0.6706
June 0.6806 0.6303 0.6504
July 0.6743 0.6446 0.6603
August 0.6979 0.6718 0.6803
September 0.6924 0.6824 0.6876
October 0.7007 0.6803 0.6930
November 0.7122 0.6874 0.7034
December 0.7123 0.6919 0.7017