YEARLY HIGH
10.9569 LAK
YEARLY LOW
9.6127 LAK
YEARLY AVERAGE
10.4230 LAK

2016 RWF to LAK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the RWF to LAK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 3, valuing the pair at 10.9569. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 21, dropping to 9.6127.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.3442 LAK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 10.8759 to the December average rate of 9.8867, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.10% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 10.9569 was down 7.77% compared to the 2015 peak of 11.8804, 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 54,785 LAK
2015 Average 57,129 LAK
Yearly Trough Low 48,064 LAK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,721.00 LAK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

10.9749
9.7878
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RWF to LAK 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 10.7208, compared to 10.1252 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.5956 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 10.7208
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 10.1252

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 0.6354 LAK (High: 10.8903 / Low: 10.2550). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1263 LAK (High: 10.1759 / Low: 10.0496).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.6354
September Spread (Stable) ±0.1263

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 0.2829 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2829

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2016: 10.7742) against the same month in 2015 (average: 11.7549), the exchange rate shifted by -0.9807 (-8.34%).

2016 Avg (February) 10.7742
2015 Avg (February) 11.7549

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 10.9365 10.7919 10.8759
February 10.9569 10.5527 10.7742
March 10.9040 10.4465 10.7254
April 10.7865 10.3630 10.6495
May 10.8787 10.5204 10.6668
June 10.8903 10.2550 10.6332
July 10.7533 10.2807 10.4857
August 10.3482 9.9754 10.2028
September 10.1759 10.0496 10.1054
October 10.2274 9.9530 10.0737
November 10.2003 9.9306 9.9972
December 10.0202 9.6127 9.8867