YEARLY HIGH
204.3338 RWF
YEARLY LOW
177.9781 RWF
YEARLY AVERAGE
192.2153 RWF

2016 RON to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the RON to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 3, valuing the pair at 204.3338. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 6, dropping to 177.9781.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 26.3557 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 179.5658 to the December average rate of 192.5118, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.21% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 204.3338 was up 7.52% compared to the 2015 peak of 190.0504, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,021,669 RWF
2015 Average 889,240 RWF
Yearly Trough Low 889,891 RWF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 131,778.39 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

204.0965
177.3358
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RON 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 188.1775, compared to 196.2530 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 8.0755 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 188.1775
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 196.2530

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 18.1244 RWF (High: 199.6528 / Low: 181.5284). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.0645 RWF (High: 203.2193 / Low: 200.1548).

June Spread (Volatile) ±18.1244
September Spread (Stable) ±3.0645

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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 3.8511 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -3.8511

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2016: 198.0154) against the same month in 2015 (average: 185.2494), the exchange rate shifted by +12.7660 (+6.89%).

2016 Avg (October) 198.0154
2015 Avg (October) 185.2494

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 181.0722 177.9781 179.5658
February 190.4264 179.7019 186.8091
March 193.4038 185.9046 188.9425
April 195.6966 189.7421 193.0783
May 195.5775 184.1227 191.1044
June 199.6528 181.5284 189.5652
July 195.6070 184.7789 190.4367
August 203.3114 195.9609 199.2969
September 203.2193 200.1548 201.8665
October 204.3338 193.4559 198.0154
November 201.5842 191.1587 195.3910
December 195.7301 188.8622 192.5118