2016 RWF to LBP Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.0296 LBP

YEARLY LOW

1.8049 LBP

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.9375 LBP

2016 RWF to LBP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the RWF to LBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 26, valuing the pair at 2.0296. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 21, dropping to 1.8049.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2247 LBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.0168 to the December average rate of 1.8284, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.34% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 2.0296 was down 8.08% compared to the 2015 peak of 2.2081, 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 10,148 LBP

2015 Average 10,594 LBP

Yearly Trough Low 9,025 LBP

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,123.54 LBP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

2.0356

1.8096

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RWF to LBP 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 1.9924, compared to 1.8826 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1098 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.9924

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.8826

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 0.1207 LBP (High: 2.0296 / Low: 1.9089). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0243 LBP (High: 1.8990 / Low: 1.8747).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.1207

September Spread (Stable) ±0.0243

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 0.0541 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0541

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2016: 1.9805) against the same month in 2015 (average: 2.1346), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1541 (-7.22%).

2016 Avg (June) 1.9805

2015 Avg (June) 2.1346

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.0280	2.0015	2.0168
February	2.0290	1.9712	2.0016
March	2.0192	1.9469	1.9906
April	2.0054	1.9386	1.9813
May	2.0247	1.9581	1.9840
June	2.0296	1.9089	1.9805
July	2.0052	1.9209	1.9575
August	1.9328	1.8610	1.9034
September	1.8990	1.8747	1.8840
October	1.9027	1.8446	1.8721
November	1.8938	1.8365	1.8503
December	1.8478	1.8049	1.8284