YEARLY HIGH
12.0779 RWF
YEARLY LOW
9.8201 RWF
YEARLY AVERAGE
11.1734 RWF

2016 KGS to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the KGS to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 12.0779. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 17, dropping to 9.8201.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.2578 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 9.8680 to the December average rate of 11.9168, the exchange rate registered a net change of 20.76% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 12.0779 was up 0.23% compared to the 2015 peak of 12.0497, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 60,390 RWF
2015 Average 55,539 RWF
Yearly Trough Low 49,100 RWF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 11,289.18 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

12.1217
9.6631
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KGS 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 10.6397, compared to 11.7072 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.0675 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 10.6397
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 11.7072

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 0.8394 RWF (High: 11.7391 / Low: 10.8997). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1144 RWF (High: 9.9345 / Low: 9.8201).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.8394
January Spread (Stable) ±0.1144

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 11 straight months. No significant month-over-month rate declines were detected.

Longest Streak 11 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0000

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 11.9168) against the same month in 2015 (average: 9.8339), the exchange rate shifted by +2.0829 (+21.18%).

2016 Avg (December) 11.9168
2015 Avg (December) 9.8339

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 9.9345 9.8201 9.8680
February 10.2971 9.8585 10.0772
March 10.6909 10.3252 10.4864
April 11.3914 10.7516 11.0381
May 11.2843 10.9347 11.1344
June 11.7391 10.8997 11.2340
July 11.7276 11.1602 11.4623
August 11.7882 11.4242 11.5602
September 11.7683 11.5135 11.6558
October 11.9449 11.6237 11.8085
November 11.9339 11.6020 11.8394
December 12.0779 11.8048 11.9168