2016 KWD to RWF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2738.8371 RWF

YEARLY LOW

2449.7106 RWF

YEARLY AVERAGE

2580.5331 RWF

2016 KWD to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the KWD to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 2738.8371. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 19, dropping to 2449.7106.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 289.1265 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2463.1924 to the December average rate of 2701.2309, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.66% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 2738.8371 was up 10.87% compared to the 2015 peak of 2470.3994, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 13,694,186 RWF

2015 Average 11,831,620 RWF

Yearly Trough Low 12,248,553 RWF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,445,632.61 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

2725.0347

2439.3886

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KWD 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 2511.7703, compared to 2649.2960 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 137.5256 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2511.7703

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2649.2960

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 176.2034 RWF (High: 2631.9524 / Low: 2455.7490). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 26.3352 RWF (High: 2476.0458 / Low: 2449.7106).

June Spread (Volatile) ±176.2034

January Spread (Stable) ±26.3352

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.6172 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.6172

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 2701.2309) against the same month in 2015 (average: 2457.6127), the exchange rate shifted by +243.6182 (+9.91%).

2016 Avg (December) 2701.2309

2015 Avg (December) 2457.6127

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2476.0458	2449.7106	2463.1924
February	2543.2904	2466.2617	2514.3834
March	2572.7118	2473.5222	2516.7867
April	2582.0956	2494.3388	2524.1699
May	2554.9139	2469.4829	2523.5527
June	2631.9524	2455.7490	2528.5368
July	2610.6785	2494.4055	2554.3110
August	2690.5200	2597.8661	2630.0433
September	2675.0199	2638.7000	2658.1049
October	2691.9344	2622.4805	2665.3489
November	2705.9126	2637.3108	2686.7369
December	2738.8371	2677.1139	2701.2309