2016 QAR to RWF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

229.6831 RWF

YEARLY LOW

203.6042 RWF

YEARLY AVERAGE

214.1985 RWF

2016 QAR to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the QAR to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 229.6831. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 26, dropping to 203.6042.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 26.0789 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 205.6563 to the December average rate of 226.6448, the exchange rate registered a net change of 10.21% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 229.6831 was up 11.67% compared to the 2015 peak of 205.6789, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,148,415 RWF

2015 Average 978,210 RWF

Yearly Trough Low 1,018,021 RWF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 130,394.57 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

228.7436

203.5574

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

QAR 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 208.0768, compared to 220.3202 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 12.2434 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 208.0768

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 220.3202

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 13.8942 RWF (High: 217.4984 / Low: 203.6042). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.3646 RWF (High: 207.0364 / Low: 204.6718).

June Spread (Volatile) ±13.8942

January Spread (Stable) ±2.3646

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.1236 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1236

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 226.6448) against the same month in 2015 (average: 204.9193), the exchange rate shifted by +21.7255 (+10.60%).

2016 Avg (December) 226.6448

2015 Avg (December) 204.9193

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	207.0364	204.6718	205.6563
February	210.2418	204.5059	207.0717
March	212.7511	205.2487	208.1152
April	214.1145	206.5773	209.1509
May	211.6781	205.0030	209.0273
June	217.4984	203.6042	209.4396
July	216.5124	206.6494	211.8720
August	222.8957	215.0024	217.8179
September	221.3910	218.3400	220.0092
October	224.1455	218.0222	221.3788
November	225.7716	219.0213	224.1987
December	229.6831	224.4045	226.6448