YEARLY HIGH
18.7283 IDR
YEARLY LOW
15.9038 IDR
YEARLY AVERAGE
17.0823 IDR

2016 RWF to IDR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the RWF to IDR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 17, valuing the pair at 18.7283. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 1, dropping to 15.9038.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.8244 IDR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 18.5197 to the December average rate of 16.2533, the exchange rate registered a net change of -12.24% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 18.7283 was down 8.81% compared to the 2015 peak of 20.5372, 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 93,641 IDR
2015 Average 94,005 IDR
Yearly Trough Low 79,519 IDR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 14,122.13 IDR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

18.7562
15.9186
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RWF to IDR 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 17.7148, compared to 16.4499 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.2649 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 17.7148
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 16.4499

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 1.5945 IDR (High: 18.2874 / Low: 16.6929). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3455 IDR (High: 16.5246 / Low: 16.1792).

June Spread (Volatile) ±1.5945
September Spread (Stable) ±0.3455

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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.5905 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.5905

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 18.5197) against the same month in 2015 (average: 18.1838), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3359 (+1.85%).

2016 Avg (January) 18.5197
2015 Avg (January) 18.1838

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 18.7283 18.3387 18.5197
February 18.4259 17.4672 17.9292
March 17.8396 16.8029 17.3740
April 17.4944 16.9191 17.2961
May 18.2656 17.2320 17.6458
June 18.2874 16.6929 17.5239
July 17.4848 16.6111 17.0057
August 16.7875 16.2941 16.5908
September 16.5246 16.1792 16.3806
October 16.3999 15.9402 16.1551
November 16.5901 15.9038 16.3137
December 16.5563 16.0374 16.2533