2016 RWF to KES Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.1374 KES

YEARLY LOW

0.1225 KES

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.1303 KES

2016 RWF to KES Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the RWF to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 3, valuing the pair at 0.1374. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 0.1225.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0149 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1367 to the December average rate of 0.1238, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.41% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.1374 was down 7.82% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.1491, 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 687 KES

2015 Average 689 KES

Yearly Trough Low 612 KES

Transaction Impact: A difference of 74.72 KES purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.1380

0.1225

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RWF to KES 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 0.1340, compared to 0.1266 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0073 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1340

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1266

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 0.0087 KES (High: 0.1364 / Low: 0.1277). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0016 KES (High: 0.1374 / Low: 0.1357).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0087

January Spread (Stable) ±0.0016

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 0.0035 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0035

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2016: 0.1352) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.1325), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0027 (+2.03%).

2016 Avg (February) 0.1352

2015 Avg (February) 0.1325

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.1374	0.1357	0.1367
February	0.1374	0.1332	0.1352
March	0.1359	0.1304	0.1339
April	0.1345	0.1298	0.1330
May	0.1350	0.1307	0.1324
June	0.1364	0.1277	0.1327
July	0.1344	0.1285	0.1313
August	0.1295	0.1248	0.1279
September	0.1274	0.1256	0.1264
October	0.1277	0.1242	0.1257
November	0.1275	0.1238	0.1247
December	0.1249	0.1225	0.1238