YEARLY HIGH
588.1550 RWF
YEARLY LOW
535.0996 RWF
YEARLY AVERAGE
564.7004 RWF

2016 LYD to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the LYD to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 3, valuing the pair at 588.1550. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 27, dropping to 535.0996.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 53.0554 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 540.5476 to the December average rate of 576.1912, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.59% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 588.1550 was up 1.57% compared to the 2015 peak of 579.0393, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,940,775 RWF
2015 Average 2,622,898 RWF
Yearly Trough Low 2,675,498 RWF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 265,277.22 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

584.5850
536.5442
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LYD 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 555.1126, compared to 574.2882 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 19.1755 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 555.1126
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 574.2882

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 40.6777 RWF (High: 580.8807 / Low: 540.2030). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 6.1772 RWF (High: 583.4364 / Low: 577.2592).

June Spread (Volatile) ±40.6777
September Spread (Stable) ±6.1772

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 7.1551 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -7.1551

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2016: 578.8614) against the same month in 2015 (average: 538.6588), the exchange rate shifted by +40.2026 (+7.46%).

2016 Avg (October) 578.8614
2015 Avg (October) 538.6588

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 552.9559 535.0996 540.5476
February 555.1287 535.2587 548.2778
March 560.2130 542.0887 550.6244
April 575.3717 552.7813 564.1859
May 585.3224 546.6928 567.0976
June 580.8807 540.2030 559.9425
July 570.5801 542.8835 557.2041
August 586.5860 567.4602 574.5730
September 583.4364 577.2592 580.5816
October 588.1550 567.2237 578.8614
November 586.4550 569.3095 578.3178
December 580.1699 569.7872 576.1912