2016 RWF to KPW Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.2128 KPW

YEARLY LOW

1.0760 KPW

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.1553 KPW

2016 RWF to KPW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the RWF to KPW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 26, valuing the pair at 1.2128. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 1.0760.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1368 KPW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.2018 to the December average rate of 1.0906, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.25% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 1.2128 was down 7.81% compared to the 2015 peak of 1.3157, 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 6,064 KPW

2015 Average 6,323 KPW

Yearly Trough Low 5,380 KPW

Transaction Impact: A difference of 684.23 KPW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

1.2129

1.0794

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RWF to KPW 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 1.1881, compared to 1.1225 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0656 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.1881

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.1225

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 0.0769 KPW (High: 1.2128 / Low: 1.1359). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0139 KPW (High: 1.2078 / Low: 1.1939).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0769

January Spread (Stable) ±0.0139

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 0.0320 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0320

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2016: 1.1808) against the same month in 2015 (average: 1.2740), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0932 (-7.31%).

2016 Avg (June) 1.1808

2015 Avg (June) 1.2740

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.2078	1.1939	1.2018
February	1.2087	1.1759	1.1936
March	1.2040	1.1618	1.1876
April	1.1962	1.1544	1.1819
May	1.2055	1.1681	1.1827
June	1.2128	1.1359	1.1808
July	1.1961	1.1413	1.1669
August	1.1498	1.1088	1.1349
September	1.1321	1.1165	1.1234
October	1.1336	1.1027	1.1165
November	1.1284	1.0946	1.1025
December	1.1013	1.0760	1.0906