YEARLY HIGH
211.5482 RWF
YEARLY LOW
181.4275 RWF
YEARLY AVERAGE
197.8671 RWF

2016 PLN to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the PLN to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 3, valuing the pair at 211.5482. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 27, dropping to 181.4275.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 30.1207 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 184.8814 to the December average rate of 196.1409, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.09% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 211.5482 was up 6.55% compared to the 2015 peak of 198.5455, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 20,000 PLN based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 4,230,964 RWF
2015 Average 3,779,144 RWF
Yearly Trough Low 3,628,549 RWF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 602,414.17 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

210.0472
182.5936
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PLN 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 193.7715, compared to 201.9628 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 8.1912 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 193.7715
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 201.9628

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 22.8989 RWF (High: 207.0588 / Low: 184.1599). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 5.5407 RWF (High: 210.4380 / Low: 204.8973).

June Spread (Volatile) ±22.8989
September Spread (Stable) ±5.5407

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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 5.9766 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -5.9766

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2016: 206.4953) against the same month in 2015 (average: 192.9156), the exchange rate shifted by +13.5797 (+7.04%).

2016 Avg (October) 206.4953
2015 Avg (October) 192.9156

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 190.3870 181.4275 184.8814
February 193.2517 184.8187 190.5154
March 201.2535 191.4771 196.8066
April 203.7580 194.4739 200.3208
May 200.2585 189.0386 195.0898
June 207.0588 184.1599 195.0151
July 200.4125 188.1441 194.2984
August 210.4812 202.2910 206.5638
September 210.4380 204.8973 207.7594
October 211.5482 201.4607 206.4953
November 210.1446 194.5566 200.5187
December 199.7886 193.6919 196.1409