YEARLY HIGH
2.5128 RWF
YEARLY LOW
1.9631 RWF
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.2839 RWF

2016 KZT to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the KZT to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 21, valuing the pair at 2.5128. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 21, dropping to 1.9631.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5497 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.0698 to the December average rate of 2.4685, the exchange rate registered a net change of 19.27% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 2.5128 was down 36.60% compared to the 2015 peak of 3.9633, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 12,564 RWF
2015 Average 16,711 RWF
Yearly Trough Low 9,816 RWF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,748.30 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

2.5084
2.0299
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KZT 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 2.1973, compared to 2.3704 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1732 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.1973
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.3704

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 0.2340 RWF (High: 2.1971 / Low: 1.9631). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0579 RWF (High: 2.3848 / Low: 2.3269).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.2340
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0579

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0256 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0256

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 2.4685) against the same month in 2015 (average: 2.3117), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1568 (+6.78%).

2016 Avg (December) 2.4685
2015 Avg (December) 2.3117

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.1971 1.9631 2.0698
February 2.1918 2.0148 2.1049
March 2.2580 2.1618 2.1949
April 2.3232 2.2012 2.2598
May 2.3415 2.2191 2.2900
June 2.3555 2.1904 2.2644
July 2.3165 2.2160 2.2575
August 2.3874 2.2183 2.3058
September 2.3848 2.3269 2.3636
October 2.4625 2.3804 2.4259
November 2.4406 2.3537 2.4014
December 2.5128 2.4158 2.4685