2016 RWF to ETB Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0294 ETB

YEARLY LOW

0.0267 ETB

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0280 ETB

2016 RWF to ETB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the RWF to ETB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 29, valuing the pair at 0.0294. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 20, dropping to 0.0267.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0027 ETB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0284 to the December average rate of 0.0271, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.34% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0294 was down 1.83% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0299, 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 147 ETB

2015 Average 145 ETB

Yearly Trough Low 134 ETB

Transaction Impact: A difference of 13.36 ETB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0288

0.0270

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RWF to ETB 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 0.0284, compared to 0.0276 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0007 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0284

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0276

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 0.0019 ETB (High: 0.0294 / Low: 0.0275). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0004 ETB (High: 0.0286 / Low: 0.0282).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0019

January Spread (Stable) ±0.0004

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and June, 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 0.0006 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0006

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2016: 0.0286) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0292), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0006 (-2.12%).

2016 Avg (June) 0.0286

2015 Avg (June) 0.0292

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0286	0.0282	0.0284
February	0.0286	0.0279	0.0283
March	0.0287	0.0275	0.0282
April	0.0287	0.0277	0.0283
May	0.0293	0.0281	0.0285
June	0.0294	0.0275	0.0286
July	0.0291	0.0278	0.0285
August	0.0282	0.0272	0.0278
September	0.0278	0.0274	0.0276
October	0.0280	0.0272	0.0275
November	0.0280	0.0271	0.0273
December	0.0274	0.0267	0.0271