YEARLY HIGH
0.0103 GTQ
YEARLY LOW
0.0089 GTQ
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0098 GTQ

2016 RWF to GTQ Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the RWF to GTQ exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 28, valuing the pair at 0.0103. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 21, dropping to 0.0089.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0014 GTQ. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0102 to the December average rate of 0.0091, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.96% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0103 was down 7.88% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0112, 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 52 GTQ
2015 Average 54 GTQ
Yearly Trough Low 45 GTQ
Transaction Impact: A difference of 7.01 GTQ purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0103
0.0090
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RWF to GTQ 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 0.0101, compared to 0.0094 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) 0.0101
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0094

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 0.0006 GTQ (High: 0.0103 / Low: 0.0097). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 GTQ (High: 0.0095 / Low: 0.0093).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0006
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2016. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0004 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0004

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2016: 0.0102) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0110), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0008 (-7.23%).

2016 Avg (March) 0.0102
2015 Avg (March) 0.0110

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0103 0.0101 0.0102
February 0.0103 0.0100 0.0102
March 0.0103 0.0099 0.0102
April 0.0103 0.0099 0.0102
May 0.0102 0.0099 0.0101
June 0.0103 0.0097 0.0100
July 0.0101 0.0097 0.0099
August 0.0096 0.0093 0.0095
September 0.0095 0.0093 0.0094
October 0.0094 0.0092 0.0093
November 0.0094 0.0091 0.0092
December 0.0092 0.0089 0.0091