2016 RWF to DJF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.2398 DJF

YEARLY LOW

0.2134 DJF

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.2281 DJF

2016 RWF to DJF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the RWF to DJF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 26, valuing the pair at 0.2398. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 28, dropping to 0.2134.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0264 DJF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2372 to the December average rate of 0.2163, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.85% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.2398 was down 7.80% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.2601, 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 1,199 DJF

2015 Average 1,248 DJF

Yearly Trough Low 1,067 DJF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 132.11 DJF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.2393

0.2142

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RWF to DJF 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 0.2345, compared to 0.2216 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0129 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2345

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2216

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 0.0157 DJF (High: 0.2398 / Low: 0.2241). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0028 DJF (High: 0.2384 / Low: 0.2357).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0157

January Spread (Stable) ±0.0028

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 0.0062 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0062

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2016: 0.2332) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.2510), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0178 (-7.09%).

2016 Avg (June) 0.2332

2015 Avg (June) 0.2510

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.2384	0.2357	0.2372
February	0.2386	0.2320	0.2356
March	0.2375	0.2293	0.2345
April	0.2359	0.2279	0.2333
May	0.2382	0.2306	0.2334
June	0.2398	0.2241	0.2332
July	0.2358	0.2246	0.2299
August	0.2267	0.2186	0.2237
September	0.2229	0.2201	0.2215
October	0.2237	0.2171	0.2204
November	0.2232	0.2163	0.2181
December	0.2181	0.2134	0.2163