2016 RWF to AFN Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0928 AFN

YEARLY LOW

0.0786 AFN

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0871 AFN

2016 RWF to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the RWF to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 26, valuing the pair at 0.0928. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 0.0786.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0142 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0916 to the December average rate of 0.0805, the exchange rate registered a net change of -12.08% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0928 was up 0.69% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0922, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 464 AFN

2015 Average 430 AFN

Yearly Trough Low 393 AFN

Transaction Impact: A difference of 71.03 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0927

0.0794

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RWF to AFN 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 0.0907, compared to 0.0834 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0072 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0907

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0834

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 0.0059 AFN (High: 0.0928 / Low: 0.0869). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0011 AFN (High: 0.0921 / Low: 0.0910).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0059

January Spread (Stable) ±0.0011

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0042 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0042

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2016: 0.0907) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0840), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0066 (+7.90%).

2016 Avg (June) 0.0907

2015 Avg (June) 0.0840

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0921	0.0910	0.0916
February	0.0923	0.0897	0.0913
March	0.0918	0.0882	0.0904
April	0.0909	0.0877	0.0899
May	0.0922	0.0891	0.0902
June	0.0928	0.0869	0.0907
July	0.0911	0.0871	0.0891
August	0.0875	0.0822	0.0849
September	0.0846	0.0822	0.0832
October	0.0831	0.0808	0.0817
November	0.0826	0.0803	0.0813
December	0.0814	0.0786	0.0805