2016 LBP to RWF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.5540 RWF

YEARLY LOW

0.4927 RWF

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.5167 RWF

2016 LBP to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the LBP to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 21, valuing the pair at 0.5540. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 26, dropping to 0.4927.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0613 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4958 to the December average rate of 0.5470, the exchange rate registered a net change of 10.31% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.5540 was up 11.12% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.4986, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,770 RWF

2015 Average 2,362 RWF

Yearly Trough Low 2,463 RWF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 306.70 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.5521

0.4907

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LBP 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 0.5020, compared to 0.5315 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0295 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5020

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5315

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 0.0312 RWF (High: 0.5239 / Low: 0.4927). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0065 RWF (High: 0.4996 / Low: 0.4931).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0312

January Spread (Stable) ±0.0065

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 0.0007 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0007

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 0.5470) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.4948), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0521 (+10.53%).

2016 Avg (December) 0.5470

2015 Avg (December) 0.4948

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.4996	0.4931	0.4958
February	0.5073	0.4929	0.4996
March	0.5136	0.4953	0.5024
April	0.5158	0.4986	0.5048
May	0.5107	0.4939	0.5041
June	0.5239	0.4927	0.5051
July	0.5206	0.4987	0.5110
August	0.5373	0.5174	0.5254
September	0.5334	0.5266	0.5308
October	0.5421	0.5256	0.5342
November	0.5445	0.5280	0.5405
December	0.5540	0.5412	0.5470