YEARLY HIGH
0.0206 ARS
YEARLY LOW
0.0173 ARS
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0189 ARS

2016 RWF to ARS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the RWF to ARS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 29, valuing the pair at 0.0206. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 0.0173.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0033 ARS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0181 to the December average rate of 0.0192, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.00% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0206 was up 15.78% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0178, 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 103 ARS
2015 Average 65 ARS
Yearly Trough Low 87 ARS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 16.52 ARS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0198
0.0180
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RWF to ARS 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 0.0189, compared to 0.0189 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0000 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0189
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0189

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 0.0027 ARS (High: 0.0205 / Low: 0.0177). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0006 ARS (High: 0.0189 / Low: 0.0183).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0027
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0006

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0008 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0008

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2016: 0.0196) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0126), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0070 (+55.97%).

2016 Avg (February) 0.0196
2015 Avg (February) 0.0126

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0186 0.0173 0.0181
February 0.0206 0.0187 0.0196
March 0.0206 0.0191 0.0197
April 0.0196 0.0184 0.0189
May 0.0189 0.0183 0.0186
June 0.0205 0.0177 0.0186
July 0.0200 0.0189 0.0193
August 0.0190 0.0182 0.0187
September 0.0192 0.0185 0.0188
October 0.0192 0.0185 0.0188
November 0.0193 0.0183 0.0188
December 0.0196 0.0186 0.0192