YEARLY HIGH
29.2128 BYR
YEARLY LOW
23.9450 BYR
YEARLY AVERAGE
25.8471 BYR

2016 RWF to BYR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the RWF to BYR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 11, valuing the pair at 29.2128. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 23.9450.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.2678 BYR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 26.5101 to the December average rate of 24.2659, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.47% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 29.2128 was up 16.87% compared to the 2015 peak of 24.9963, 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 146,064 BYR
2015 Average 111,548 BYR
Yearly Trough Low 119,725 BYR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 26,339.21 BYR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

29.1896
23.8183
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RWF to BYR 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 26.7169, compared to 24.9774 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.7394 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 26.7169
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 24.9774

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 3.6556 BYR (High: 28.4923 / Low: 24.8368). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3487 BYR (High: 25.1891 / Low: 24.8404).

January Spread (Volatile) ±3.6556
September Spread (Stable) ±0.3487

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 1.5070 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.5070

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2016: 28.7420) against the same month in 2015 (average: 22.0321), the exchange rate shifted by +6.7099 (+30.46%).

2016 Avg (February) 28.7420
2015 Avg (February) 22.0321

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 28.4923 24.8368 26.5101
February 29.2128 27.9681 28.7420
March 28.1699 26.5954 27.2350
April 26.6109 25.2392 26.0851
May 26.4749 25.0247 25.5915
June 26.9677 25.0186 26.1373
July 26.7591 25.3990 25.9716
August 25.5867 24.6745 25.2534
September 25.1891 24.8404 24.9982
October 25.2256 24.5336 24.8433
November 25.1117 24.3585 24.5321
December 24.5038 23.9450 24.2659