YEARLY HIGH
0.0020 CAD
YEARLY LOW
0.0016 CAD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0017 CAD

2016 RWF to CAD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the RWF to CAD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 17, valuing the pair at 0.0020. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 11, dropping to 0.0016.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0004 CAD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0019 to the December average rate of 0.0016, the exchange rate registered a net change of -14.60% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0020 was up 4.20% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0019, 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 10 CAD
2015 Average 9 CAD
Yearly Trough Low 8 CAD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1.79 CAD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0019
0.0016
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RWF to CAD 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 0.0018, compared to 0.0016 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0001 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0018
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0016

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 0.0001 CAD (High: 0.0018 / Low: 0.0016). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 CAD (High: 0.0017 / Low: 0.0016).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0001
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and November, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0001 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0001

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 0.0019) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0017), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0001 (+8.35%).

2016 Avg (January) 0.0019
2015 Avg (January) 0.0017

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0020 0.0019 0.0019
February 0.0019 0.0018 0.0018
March 0.0018 0.0017 0.0017
April 0.0017 0.0016 0.0017
May 0.0018 0.0016 0.0017
June 0.0018 0.0016 0.0017
July 0.0017 0.0016 0.0017
August 0.0017 0.0016 0.0016
September 0.0017 0.0016 0.0016
October 0.0017 0.0016 0.0016
November 0.0017 0.0016 0.0016
December 0.0017 0.0016 0.0016