2016 RON to RWF Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2016.
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.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 RON based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.
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)
SeasonalThe 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.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe 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).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing 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%).
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 |