YEARLY HIGH
0.0089 CNY
YEARLY LOW
0.0082 CNY
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0085 CNY

2016 RWF to CNY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the RWF to CNY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 27, valuing the pair at 0.0089. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 30, dropping to 0.0082.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0007 CNY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0088 to the December average rate of 0.0084, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.27% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0089 was down 1.94% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0091, 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 45 CNY
2015 Average 44 CNY
Yearly Trough Low 41 CNY
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3.48 CNY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0088
0.0083
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RWF to CNY 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 0.0086, compared to 0.0084 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0002 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0086
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0084

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 0.0006 CNY (High: 0.0089 / Low: 0.0083). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 CNY (High: 0.0084 / Low: 0.0083).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0006
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0003 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0003

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2016: 0.0086) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0088), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0001 (-1.31%).

2016 Avg (June) 0.0086
2015 Avg (June) 0.0088

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0088 0.0087 0.0088
February 0.0088 0.0086 0.0087
March 0.0087 0.0084 0.0086
April 0.0086 0.0083 0.0085
May 0.0088 0.0085 0.0086
June 0.0089 0.0083 0.0086
July 0.0089 0.0085 0.0087
August 0.0085 0.0082 0.0084
September 0.0084 0.0083 0.0083
October 0.0085 0.0082 0.0083
November 0.0085 0.0083 0.0084
December 0.0085 0.0083 0.0084