YEARLY HIGH
40.9189 IRR
YEARLY LOW
35.9588 IRR
YEARLY AVERAGE
38.6985 IRR

2016 RWF to IRR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the RWF to IRR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 26, valuing the pair at 40.9189. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 30, dropping to 35.9588.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.9601 IRR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 40.0596 to the December average rate of 36.4438, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.03% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 40.9189 was down 2.92% compared to the 2015 peak of 42.1513, 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 204,594 IRR
2015 Average 203,248 IRR
Yearly Trough Low 179,794 IRR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 24,800.29 IRR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

40.4212
36.0823
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RWF to IRR 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 39.8740, compared to 37.5231 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 2.3509 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 39.8740
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 37.5231

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 2.5936 IRR (High: 40.9189 / Low: 38.3253). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4659 IRR (High: 40.2550 / Low: 39.7892).

June Spread (Volatile) ±2.5936
January Spread (Stable) ±0.4659

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 1.1615 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.1615

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2016: 39.7903) against the same month in 2015 (average: 41.1285), the exchange rate shifted by -1.3382 (-3.25%).

2016 Avg (June) 39.7903
2015 Avg (June) 41.1285

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 40.2550 39.7892 40.0596
February 40.5335 39.4593 40.0178
March 40.4899 38.9920 39.8832
April 40.1866 38.7921 39.7081
May 40.6047 39.2889 39.7848
June 40.9189 38.3253 39.7903
July 40.4149 38.1620 39.0808
August 38.4121 37.0692 37.9193
September 37.8372 37.3091 37.5449
October 37.8820 36.8429 37.3046
November 37.7110 36.5799 36.8450
December 36.7980 35.9588 36.4438