YEARLY HIGH
0.0055 BRL
YEARLY LOW
0.0038 BRL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0045 BRL

2016 RWF to BRL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the RWF to BRL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 27, valuing the pair at 0.0055. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 25, dropping to 0.0038.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0017 BRL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0054 to the December average rate of 0.0041, the exchange rate registered a net change of -24.65% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0055 was down 4.87% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0058, 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 28 BRL
2015 Average 23 BRL
Yearly Trough Low 19 BRL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 8.36 BRL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0055
0.0038
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RWF to BRL 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 0.0049, compared to 0.0041 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0008 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0049
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0041

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 0.0006 BRL (High: 0.0048 / Low: 0.0042). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 BRL (High: 0.0041 / Low: 0.0040).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0006
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2016. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0004 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0004

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 0.0054) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0038), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0016 (+41.60%).

2016 Avg (January) 0.0054
2015 Avg (January) 0.0038

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0055 0.0053 0.0054
February 0.0054 0.0051 0.0053
March 0.0052 0.0046 0.0049
April 0.0049 0.0046 0.0047
May 0.0048 0.0045 0.0047
June 0.0048 0.0042 0.0045
July 0.0044 0.0041 0.0042
August 0.0041 0.0040 0.0040
September 0.0041 0.0040 0.0041
October 0.0041 0.0038 0.0040
November 0.0042 0.0039 0.0041
December 0.0043 0.0039 0.0041