YEARLY HIGH
61.1650 RWF
YEARLY LOW
44.3799 RWF
YEARLY AVERAGE
53.3038 RWF

2016 NAD to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the NAD to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 29, valuing the pair at 61.1650. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 17, dropping to 44.3799.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 16.7851 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 46.0502 to the December average rate of 59.5092, the exchange rate registered a net change of 29.23% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 61.1650 was down 0.27% compared to the 2015 peak of 61.3298, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 305,825 RWF
2015 Average 280,119 RWF
Yearly Trough Low 221,900 RWF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 83,925.31 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

60.8551
44.7043
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NAD 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 49.2723, compared to 57.3353 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 8.0630 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 49.2723
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 57.3353

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 7.2213 RWF (High: 54.9321 / Low: 47.7108). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.7150 RWF (High: 50.9506 / Low: 48.2356).

June Spread (Volatile) ±7.2213
March Spread (Stable) ±2.7150

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 2.3676 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.3676

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 59.5092) against the same month in 2015 (average: 49.6185), the exchange rate shifted by +9.8907 (+19.93%).

2016 Avg (December) 59.5092
2015 Avg (December) 49.6185

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 48.2991 44.3799 46.0502
February 49.7918 46.3858 47.7526
March 50.9506 48.2356 49.3289
April 54.3145 49.8407 52.1351
May 53.6088 47.2858 49.7675
June 54.9321 47.7108 50.5995
July 56.0342 50.9850 53.6169
August 59.8341 55.3543 57.6608
September 59.1273 55.0877 56.9626
October 60.0842 56.0884 57.8687
November 61.0935 56.5394 58.3934
December 61.1650 58.3472 59.5092