YEARLY HIGH
0.1470 RWF
YEARLY LOW
0.1257 RWF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1375 RWF

2016 PYG to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the PYG to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 30, valuing the pair at 0.1470. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 27, dropping to 0.1257.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0213 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1271 to the December average rate of 0.1425, the exchange rate registered a net change of 12.17% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.1470 was down 2.11% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.1501, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 735 RWF
2015 Average 686 RWF
Yearly Trough Low 629 RWF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 106.32 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.1459
0.1253
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PYG 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 0.1328, compared to 0.1422 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0094 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1328
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1422

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 0.0086 RWF (High: 0.1397 / Low: 0.1311). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0027 RWF (High: 0.1457 / Low: 0.1430).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0086
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0027

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 0.0020 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0020

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2016: 0.1433) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.1369), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0064 (+4.70%).

2016 Avg (August) 0.1433
2015 Avg (August) 0.1369

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1292 0.1257 0.1271
February 0.1337 0.1263 0.1300
March 0.1355 0.1314 0.1330
April 0.1405 0.1339 0.1365
May 0.1372 0.1314 0.1353
June 0.1397 0.1311 0.1348
July 0.1410 0.1337 0.1379
August 0.1470 0.1412 0.1433
September 0.1457 0.1430 0.1442
October 0.1461 0.1416 0.1436
November 0.1437 0.1394 0.1415
December 0.1454 0.1400 0.1425