2016 RWF to JPY Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.1618 JPY

YEARLY LOW

0.1250 JPY

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.1397 JPY

2016 RWF to JPY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the RWF to JPY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 31, valuing the pair at 0.1618. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 26, dropping to 0.1250.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0368 JPY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1582 to the December average rate of 0.1406, the exchange rate registered a net change of -11.11% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.1618 was down 10.88% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.1815, 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 809 JPY

2015 Average 850 JPY

Yearly Trough Low 625 JPY

Transaction Impact: A difference of 184.18 JPY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.1613

0.1243

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RWF to JPY 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 0.1474, compared to 0.1320 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0155 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1474

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1320

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 0.0155 JPY (High: 0.1472 / Low: 0.1317). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0040 JPY (High: 0.1297 / Low: 0.1258).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0155

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0040

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, 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 0.0068 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0068

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 0.1582) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.1713), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0131 (-7.63%).

2016 Avg (January) 0.1582

2015 Avg (January) 0.1713

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.1618	0.1559	0.1582
February	0.1618	0.1474	0.1520
March	0.1517	0.1469	0.1491
April	0.1479	0.1414	0.1440
May	0.1485	0.1397	0.1431
June	0.1472	0.1317	0.1383
July	0.1381	0.1309	0.1346
August	0.1297	0.1258	0.1277
September	0.1299	0.1250	0.1273
October	0.1303	0.1255	0.1286
November	0.1396	0.1262	0.1329
December	0.1439	0.1381	0.1406