2016 RWF to BYR Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2016.
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.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 RWF based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.
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)
SeasonalThe 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.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe 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).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsNo 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.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing 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%).
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 |