2016 RWF to BOB Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0093 BOB

YEARLY LOW

0.0083 BOB

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0089 BOB

2016 RWF to BOB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the RWF to BOB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 17, valuing the pair at 0.0093. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 20, dropping to 0.0083.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0010 BOB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0092 to the December average rate of 0.0084, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.07% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0093 was down 8.23% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0101, 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 46 BOB

2015 Average 49 BOB

Yearly Trough Low 41 BOB

Transaction Impact: A difference of 4.91 BOB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0093

0.0083

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RWF to BOB 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 0.0091, compared to 0.0086 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0005 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0091

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0086

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 0.0006 BOB (High: 0.0093 / Low: 0.0087). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 BOB (High: 0.0093 / Low: 0.0092).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0006

January Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, 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 0.0002 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0002

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 0.0092) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0100), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0008 (-7.75%).

2016 Avg (January) 0.0092

2015 Avg (January) 0.0100

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0093	0.0092	0.0092
February	0.0093	0.0090	0.0091
March	0.0092	0.0088	0.0090
April	0.0092	0.0089	0.0090
May	0.0092	0.0090	0.0091
June	0.0093	0.0087	0.0090
July	0.0092	0.0087	0.0089
August	0.0088	0.0085	0.0087
September	0.0087	0.0086	0.0086
October	0.0087	0.0085	0.0086
November	0.0087	0.0084	0.0085
December	0.0085	0.0083	0.0084