YEARLY HIGH
0.0236 EGP
YEARLY LOW
0.0101 EGP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0128 EGP

2016 RWF to EGP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the RWF to EGP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 20, valuing the pair at 0.0236. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 13, dropping to 0.0101.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0135 EGP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0105 to the December average rate of 0.0223, the exchange rate registered a net change of 113.31% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0236 was up 112.26% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0111, 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 118 EGP
2015 Average 54 EGP
Yearly Trough Low 50 EGP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 67.42 EGP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0235
0.0092
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RWF to EGP 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 0.0112, compared to 0.0144 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0032 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0112
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0144

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 0.0110 EGP (High: 0.0219 / Low: 0.0108). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 EGP (High: 0.0105 / Low: 0.0104).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0110
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and May, 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 (December 2016: 0.0223) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0105), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0118 (+112.57%).

2016 Avg (December) 0.0223
2015 Avg (December) 0.0105

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0105 0.0104 0.0105
February 0.0105 0.0102 0.0104
March 0.0119 0.0101 0.0111
April 0.0118 0.0114 0.0117
May 0.0119 0.0115 0.0117
June 0.0120 0.0112 0.0116
July 0.0118 0.0113 0.0115
August 0.0113 0.0109 0.0112
September 0.0112 0.0110 0.0111
October 0.0112 0.0109 0.0110
November 0.0219 0.0108 0.0191
December 0.0236 0.0217 0.0223