YEARLY HIGH
0.0034 GEL
YEARLY LOW
0.0028 GEL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0030 GEL

2016 RWF to GEL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the RWF to GEL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 21, valuing the pair at 0.0034. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 9, dropping to 0.0028.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0006 GEL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0033 to the December average rate of 0.0032, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.17% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0034 was down 2.42% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0034, 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 17 GEL
2015 Average 15 GEL
Yearly Trough Low 14 GEL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3.01 GEL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0033
0.0028
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RWF to GEL 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 0.0031, compared to 0.0030 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) 0.0031
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0030

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 0.0004 GEL (High: 0.0032 / Low: 0.0028). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 GEL (High: 0.0029 / Low: 0.0029).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0004
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0002 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0002

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 0.0032) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0032), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0000 (+0.20%).

2016 Avg (December) 0.0032
2015 Avg (December) 0.0032

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0033 0.0032 0.0033
February 0.0033 0.0032 0.0033
March 0.0033 0.0030 0.0031
April 0.0030 0.0029 0.0030
May 0.0029 0.0028 0.0029
June 0.0032 0.0028 0.0029
July 0.0031 0.0030 0.0030
August 0.0030 0.0028 0.0029
September 0.0029 0.0029 0.0029
October 0.0030 0.0029 0.0029
November 0.0031 0.0029 0.0030
December 0.0034 0.0031 0.0032