2016 KMF to RWF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.8599 RWF

YEARLY LOW

1.6345 RWF

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.7583 RWF

2016 KMF to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the KMF to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 1, valuing the pair at 1.8599. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 6, dropping to 1.6345.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2253 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.6583 to the December average rate of 1.7673, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.57% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 1.8599 was up 8.75% compared to the 2015 peak of 1.7103, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 9,299 RWF

2015 Average 8,032 RWF

Yearly Trough Low 8,173 RWF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,126.69 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

1.8395

1.6418

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KMF 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 1.7234, compared to 1.7931 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0696 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.7234

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.7931

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 0.1493 RWF (High: 1.8414 / Low: 1.6921). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0278 RWF (High: 1.8355 / Low: 1.8076).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.1493

September Spread (Stable) ±0.0278

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 8 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0309 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0309

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2016: 1.7982) against the same month in 2015 (average: 1.6263), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1719 (+10.57%).

2016 Avg (November) 1.7982

2015 Avg (November) 1.6263

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.6876	1.6345	1.6583
February	1.7325	1.6556	1.7008
March	1.7550	1.6821	1.7130
April	1.7844	1.7298	1.7546
May	1.7865	1.6850	1.7555
June	1.8414	1.6921	1.7585
July	1.8254	1.7202	1.7631
August	1.8301	1.7628	1.7875
September	1.8355	1.8076	1.8231
October	1.8459	1.7820	1.8192
November	1.8599	1.7541	1.7982
December	1.7956	1.7387	1.7673