YEARLY HIGH
0.5094 KZT
YEARLY LOW
0.3980 KZT
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4392 KZT

2016 RWF to KZT Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the RWF to KZT exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 21, valuing the pair at 0.5094. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 21, dropping to 0.3980.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1114 KZT. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4839 to the December average rate of 0.4052, the exchange rate registered a net change of -16.27% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.5094 was up 10.82% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.4596, 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 2,547 KZT
2015 Average 1,553 KZT
Yearly Trough Low 1,990 KZT
Transaction Impact: A difference of 557.14 KZT purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.4917
0.3973
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RWF to KZT 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 0.4560, compared to 0.4223 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0337 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4560
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4223

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 0.0543 KZT (High: 0.5094 / Low: 0.4551). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0104 KZT (High: 0.4298 / Low: 0.4193).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0543
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0104

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0197 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0197

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 0.4839) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.2659), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2179 (+81.95%).

2016 Avg (January) 0.4839
2015 Avg (January) 0.2659

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.5094 0.4551 0.4839
February 0.4963 0.4562 0.4753
March 0.4626 0.4429 0.4557
April 0.4543 0.4304 0.4426
May 0.4506 0.4271 0.4368
June 0.4565 0.4245 0.4419
July 0.4513 0.4317 0.4431
August 0.4508 0.4189 0.4339
September 0.4298 0.4193 0.4231
October 0.4201 0.4061 0.4122
November 0.4249 0.4097 0.4164
December 0.4139 0.3980 0.4052