2016 RWF to LKR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.1988 LKR

YEARLY LOW

0.1785 LKR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.1876 LKR

2016 RWF to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the RWF to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 2, valuing the pair at 0.1988. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 21, dropping to 0.1785.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0203 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1923 to the December average rate of 0.1807, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.03% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.1988 was up 0.51% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.1978, 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 994 LKR

2015 Average 955 LKR

Yearly Trough Low 892 LKR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 101.51 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.1937

0.1796

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RWF to LKR 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 0.1919, compared to 0.1832 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0086 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1919

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1832

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 0.0134 LKR (High: 0.1988 / Low: 0.1854). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0020 LKR (High: 0.1933 / Low: 0.1912).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0134

January Spread (Stable) ±0.0020

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 0.0055 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0055

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2016: 0.1919) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.1896), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0023 (+1.21%).

2016 Avg (June) 0.1919

2015 Avg (June) 0.1896

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.1933	0.1912	0.1923
February	0.1930	0.1889	0.1912
March	0.1987	0.1867	0.1920
April	0.1938	0.1876	0.1913
May	0.1980	0.1896	0.1925
June	0.1988	0.1854	0.1919
July	0.1945	0.1857	0.1891
August	0.1858	0.1799	0.1836
September	0.1836	0.1804	0.1820
October	0.1853	0.1804	0.1824
November	0.1857	0.1802	0.1816
December	0.1826	0.1785	0.1807