2016 RUB to RWF Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2016.
2016 RUB to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016
During 2016, the RUB to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 28, valuing the pair at 13.7759. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 21, dropping to 9.1714.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.6045 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 9.7917 to the December average rate of 13.3083, the exchange rate registered a net change of 35.91% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 13.7759 was down 2.05% compared to the 2015 peak of 14.0638, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 RUB based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.
RUB 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 10.8533, compared to 12.5774 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.7242 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 1.2840 RWF (High: 12.4368 / Low: 11.1527). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3688 RWF (High: 13.0703 / Low: 12.7015).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween February and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 8 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.2280 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 13.3083) against the same month in 2015 (average: 10.6575), the exchange rate shifted by +2.6508 (+24.87%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 10.2562 | 9.1714 | 9.7917 |
| February | 10.1591 | 9.4676 | 9.7694 |
| March | 11.1813 | 10.3539 | 10.8515 |
| April | 11.7952 | 11.0905 | 11.4398 |
| May | 11.8645 | 11.2334 | 11.5449 |
| June | 12.4368 | 11.1527 | 11.7224 |
| July | 12.4731 | 11.7335 | 11.9899 |
| August | 12.5128 | 11.7694 | 12.2261 |
| September | 12.6902 | 12.2172 | 12.4226 |
| October | 13.0703 | 12.7015 | 12.8728 |
| November | 12.9508 | 12.4407 | 12.6448 |
| December | 13.7759 | 12.7794 | 13.3083 |