YEARLY HIGH
13.7759 RWF
YEARLY LOW
9.1714 RWF
YEARLY AVERAGE
11.7154 RWF

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.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 68,880 RWF
2015 Average 58,678 RWF
Yearly Trough Low 45,857 RWF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 23,022.50 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

13.6622
9.4155
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

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)

Seasonal

The 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.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 10.8533
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 12.5774

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The 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).

June Spread (Volatile) ±1.2840
October Spread (Stable) ±0.3688

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2280

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing 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%).

2016 Avg (December) 13.3083
2015 Avg (December) 10.6575

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