2016 LVL to RWF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1298.5183 RWF

YEARLY LOW

1164.5151 RWF

YEARLY AVERAGE

1233.8956 RWF

2016 LVL to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the LVL to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 3, valuing the pair at 1298.5183. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 6, dropping to 1164.5151.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 134.0033 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1174.7703 to the December average rate of 1237.3880, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.33% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 1298.5183 was up 8.49% compared to the 2015 peak of 1196.8804, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 6,492,592 RWF

2015 Average 5,642,636 RWF

Yearly Trough Low 5,822,575 RWF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 670,016.34 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

1292.6494

1164.0540

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LVL 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 1209.3372, compared to 1258.4540 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 49.1168 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1209.3372

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1258.4540

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 98.9398 RWF (High: 1277.5726 / Low: 1178.6328). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 15.5661 RWF (High: 1289.2836 / Low: 1273.7174).

June Spread (Volatile) ±98.9398

September Spread (Stable) ±15.5661

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 24.8860 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -24.8860

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2016: 1262.2740) against the same month in 2015 (average: 1143.0236), the exchange rate shifted by +119.2504 (+10.43%).

2016 Avg (November) 1262.2740

2015 Avg (November) 1143.0236

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1189.9173	1164.5151	1174.7703
February	1213.4850	1172.2151	1199.0898
March	1235.7320	1193.3070	1206.8784
April	1251.7004	1211.7012	1228.0983
May	1244.8241	1187.8393	1224.6468
June	1277.5726	1178.6328	1222.5397
July	1249.5965	1194.7244	1223.4021
August	1295.7302	1250.3513	1268.7643
September	1289.2836	1273.7174	1281.9331
October	1297.9599	1253.6500	1276.9626
November	1298.5183	1227.0754	1262.2740
December	1252.8087	1217.4817	1237.3880