2016 RWF to GMD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0577 GMD

YEARLY LOW

0.0510 GMD

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0539 GMD

2016 RWF to GMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the RWF to GMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 26, valuing the pair at 0.0577. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 13, dropping to 0.0510.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0067 GMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0527 to the December average rate of 0.0519, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.64% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0577 was down 8.84% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0633, 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 288 GMD

2015 Average 290 GMD

Yearly Trough Low 255 GMD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 33.32 GMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0566

0.0514

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RWF to GMD 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 0.0545, compared to 0.0532 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0012 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0545

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0532

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was March, with a trading range of 0.0063 GMD (High: 0.0573 / Low: 0.0510). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0006 GMD (High: 0.0530 / Low: 0.0524).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0063

January Spread (Stable) ±0.0006

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 0.0016 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0016

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2016: 0.0560) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0603), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0043 (-7.13%).

2016 Avg (June) 0.0560

2015 Avg (June) 0.0603

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0530	0.0524	0.0527
February	0.0531	0.0515	0.0523
March	0.0573	0.0510	0.0536
April	0.0567	0.0548	0.0560
May	0.0572	0.0556	0.0562
June	0.0577	0.0541	0.0560
July	0.0567	0.0543	0.0553
August	0.0544	0.0525	0.0538
September	0.0536	0.0527	0.0532
October	0.0538	0.0522	0.0529
November	0.0534	0.0518	0.0523
December	0.0527	0.0511	0.0519