YEARLY HIGH
0.7354 RWF
YEARLY LOW
0.6101 RWF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.6728 RWF

2016 KRW to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the KRW to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 7, valuing the pair at 0.7354. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 26, dropping to 0.6101.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1253 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6236 to the December average rate of 0.6969, the exchange rate registered a net change of 11.75% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.7354 was up 11.28% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.6608, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,676,803 RWF
2015 Average 3,148,337 RWF
Yearly Trough Low 3,050,454 RWF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 626,349.73 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.7321
0.6088
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KRW 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 0.6412, compared to 0.7043 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0631 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.6412
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.7043

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 0.0635 RWF (High: 0.6889 / Low: 0.6254). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0204 RWF (High: 0.6305 / Low: 0.6101).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0635
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0204

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and September, 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 0.0159 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0159

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2016: 0.7219) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.6041), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1177 (+19.49%).

2016 Avg (September) 0.7219
2015 Avg (September) 0.6041

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.6367 0.6139 0.6236
February 0.6305 0.6101 0.6191
March 0.6556 0.6190 0.6403
April 0.6821 0.6526 0.6638
May 0.6684 0.6255 0.6479
June 0.6889 0.6254 0.6525
July 0.7001 0.6485 0.6764
August 0.7300 0.7025 0.7136
September 0.7354 0.7085 0.7219
October 0.7343 0.7049 0.7158
November 0.7183 0.6918 0.7014
December 0.7080 0.6829 0.6969