YEARLY HIGH
0.1018 KGS
YEARLY LOW
0.0828 KGS
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0898 KGS

2016 RWF to KGS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the RWF to KGS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 17, valuing the pair at 0.1018. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 0.0828.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0190 KGS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1013 to the December average rate of 0.0839, the exchange rate registered a net change of -17.19% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.1018 was down 0.67% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.1025, 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 509 KGS
2015 Average 452 KGS
Yearly Trough Low 414 KGS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 95.18 KGS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.1031
0.0822
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RWF to KGS 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 0.0942, compared to 0.0854 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0088 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0942
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0854

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 0.0066 KGS (High: 0.0917 / Low: 0.0852). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0012 KGS (High: 0.1018 / Low: 0.1007).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0066
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0012

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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0048 points.

Longest Streak 0 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0048

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 0.1013) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0858), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0155 (+18.06%).

2016 Avg (January) 0.1013
2015 Avg (January) 0.0858

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1018 0.1007 0.1013
February 0.1014 0.0971 0.0992
March 0.0969 0.0935 0.0954
April 0.0930 0.0878 0.0906
May 0.0915 0.0886 0.0898
June 0.0917 0.0852 0.0891
July 0.0896 0.0853 0.0873
August 0.0875 0.0848 0.0865
September 0.0869 0.0850 0.0858
October 0.0860 0.0837 0.0847
November 0.0862 0.0838 0.0845
December 0.0847 0.0828 0.0839