YEARLY HIGH
0.0156 BWP
YEARLY LOW
0.0128 BWP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0140 BWP

2016 RWF to BWP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the RWF to BWP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 17, valuing the pair at 0.0156. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 1, dropping to 0.0128.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0029 BWP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0154 to the December average rate of 0.0130, the exchange rate registered a net change of -15.39% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0156 was up 3.04% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0152, 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 78 BWP
2015 Average 71 BWP
Yearly Trough Low 64 BWP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 14.39 BWP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0156
0.0128
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RWF to BWP 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 0.0147, compared to 0.0133 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0014 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0147
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0133

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 0.0015 BWP (High: 0.0150 / Low: 0.0135). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0004 BWP (High: 0.0132 / Low: 0.0128).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0015
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0004

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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0007 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0007

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 0.0154) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0139), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0015 (+10.93%).

2016 Avg (January) 0.0154
2015 Avg (January) 0.0139

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0156 0.0151 0.0154
February 0.0153 0.0146 0.0150
March 0.0150 0.0142 0.0147
April 0.0146 0.0138 0.0142
May 0.0151 0.0139 0.0145
June 0.0150 0.0135 0.0144
July 0.0145 0.0136 0.0140
August 0.0135 0.0129 0.0132
September 0.0136 0.0130 0.0133
October 0.0134 0.0129 0.0132
November 0.0134 0.0128 0.0131
December 0.0132 0.0128 0.0130