2016 RWF to KRW Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.6391 KRW

YEARLY LOW

1.3599 KRW

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.4908 KRW

2016 RWF to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the RWF to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 26, valuing the pair at 1.6391. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 7, dropping to 1.3599.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2792 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.6037 to the December average rate of 1.4350, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.52% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 1.6391 was down 3.12% compared to the 2015 peak of 1.6919, 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 8,196 KRW

2015 Average 7,945 KRW

Yearly Trough Low 6,799 KRW

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,396.12 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

1.6384

1.3624

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RWF to KRW 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 1.5609, compared to 1.4207 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1402 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.5609

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.4207

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 0.1474 KRW (High: 1.5990 / Low: 1.4516). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0517 KRW (High: 1.4115 / Low: 1.3599).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.1474

September Spread (Stable) ±0.0517

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 0.0780 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0780

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2016: 1.6154) against the same month in 2015 (average: 1.5952), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0202 (+1.26%).

2016 Avg (February) 1.6154

2015 Avg (February) 1.5952

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.6290	1.5705	1.6037
February	1.6391	1.5860	1.6154
March	1.6156	1.5254	1.5622
April	1.5323	1.4662	1.5067
May	1.5988	1.4962	1.5438
June	1.5990	1.4516	1.5336
July	1.5419	1.4283	1.4794
August	1.4235	1.3699	1.4014
September	1.4115	1.3599	1.3854
October	1.4187	1.3618	1.3972
November	1.4455	1.3922	1.4259
December	1.4643	1.4124	1.4350