YEARLY HIGH
600.0681 RWF
YEARLY LOW
477.7363 RWF
YEARLY AVERAGE
544.1713 RWF

2016 NZD to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the NZD to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 8, valuing the pair at 600.0681. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 19, dropping to 477.7363.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 122.3318 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 490.2146 to the December average rate of 579.7531, the exchange rate registered a net change of 18.27% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 600.0681 was up 10.63% compared to the 2015 peak of 542.4132, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,000,340 RWF
2015 Average 2,489,883 RWF
Yearly Trough Low 2,388,682 RWF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 611,658.76 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

594.6622
480.7194
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NZD 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 513.5033, compared to 574.8393 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 61.3360 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 513.5033
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 574.8393

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 65.1528 RWF (High: 573.0758 / Low: 507.9230). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 20.1927 RWF (High: 509.3844 / Low: 489.1917).

June Spread (Volatile) ±65.1528
February Spread (Stable) ±20.1927

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and September, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 7.9217 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -7.9217

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2016: 583.0839) against the same month in 2015 (average: 488.6262), the exchange rate shifted by +94.4577 (+19.33%).

2016 Avg (November) 583.0839
2015 Avg (November) 488.6262

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 512.3500 477.7363 490.2146
February 509.3844 489.1917 500.3924
March 521.7660 500.0642 511.3717
April 539.6508 512.6603 524.6429
May 535.4145 499.8008 517.1374
June 573.0758 507.9230 537.2605
July 563.7843 536.3002 550.7669
August 587.2533 562.6486 573.0194
September 599.6482 579.2673 585.1670
October 590.8735 567.2300 577.2453
November 600.0681 571.1791 583.0839
December 590.6134 564.0779 579.7531