YEARLY HIGH
12.0837 GNF
YEARLY LOW
9.3334 GNF
YEARLY AVERAGE
10.7083 GNF

2016 RWF to GNF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the RWF to GNF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 27, valuing the pair at 12.0837. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 21, dropping to 9.3334.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.7503 GNF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 10.3291 to the December average rate of 11.2432, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.85% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 12.0837 was up 11.56% compared to the 2015 peak of 10.8317, 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 60,419 GNF
2015 Average 51,608 GNF
Yearly Trough Low 46,667 GNF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 13,751.63 GNF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

11.7920
9.5346
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RWF to GNF 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 10.0765, compared to 11.3402 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.2637 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 10.0765
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 11.3402

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 2.7503 GNF (High: 12.0837 / Low: 9.3334). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1510 GNF (High: 10.4069 / Low: 10.2558).

June Spread (Volatile) ±2.7503
January Spread (Stable) ±0.1510

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.2361 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2361

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2016: 10.1873) against the same month in 2015 (average: 10.4125), the exchange rate shifted by -0.2253 (-2.16%).

2016 Avg (June) 10.1873
2015 Avg (June) 10.4125

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 10.4069 10.2558 10.3291
February 10.4220 9.9636 10.2116
March 10.1660 9.8195 10.0491
April 10.1020 9.7354 9.9588
May 9.9783 9.5417 9.7227
June 12.0837 9.3334 10.1873
July 11.9473 11.3013 11.6039
August 11.6261 11.1892 11.4059
September 11.5071 11.1864 11.3418
October 11.4242 11.1142 11.2694
November 11.4901 11.0303 11.1766
December 11.3896 11.1383 11.2432