2016 PEN to RWF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

249.4430 RWF

YEARLY LOW

213.9711 RWF

YEARLY AVERAGE

231.2078 RWF

2016 PEN to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the PEN to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 249.4430. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 25, dropping to 213.9711.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 35.4719 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 217.9896 to the December average rate of 242.9846, the exchange rate registered a net change of 11.47% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 249.4430 was up 7.27% compared to the 2015 peak of 232.5278, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,247,215 RWF

2015 Average 1,119,207 RWF

Yearly Trough Low 1,069,855 RWF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 177,359.72 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

245.7714

212.3294

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PEN 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 224.1243, compared to 238.2914 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 14.1671 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 224.1243

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 238.2914

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 19.8658 RWF (High: 241.1009 / Low: 221.2350). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.2626 RWF (High: 217.2337 / Low: 213.9711).

June Spread (Volatile) ±19.8658

February Spread (Stable) ±3.2626

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and August, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 2.8734 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -2.8734

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 242.9846) against the same month in 2015 (average: 220.9017), the exchange rate shifted by +22.0829 (+10.00%).

2016 Avg (December) 242.9846

2015 Avg (December) 220.9017

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	219.4720	215.1825	217.9896
February	217.2337	213.9711	215.1162
March	230.1709	216.7758	222.6596
April	238.6269	223.5796	230.6320
May	231.9604	221.6755	228.4860
June	241.1009	221.2350	229.8621
July	239.5936	228.9509	233.4977
August	243.6355	234.5965	237.9959
September	240.2868	235.0085	237.0913
October	242.9499	234.6445	238.1621
November	243.6840	235.7809	240.0167
December	249.4430	239.7535	242.9846