2016 RWF to LRD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.1220 LRD

YEARLY LOW

0.1093 LRD

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.1146 LRD

2016 RWF to LRD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the RWF to LRD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 26, valuing the pair at 0.1220. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 13, dropping to 0.1093.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0127 LRD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1143 to the December average rate of 0.1114, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.49% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.1220 was down 8.83% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.1338, 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 610 LRD

2015 Average 604 LRD

Yearly Trough Low 546 LRD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 63.38 LRD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.1197

0.1107

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RWF to LRD 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 0.1152, compared to 0.1139 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0013 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1152

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1139

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was April, with a trading range of 0.0092 LRD (High: 0.1201 / Low: 0.1109). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0019 LRD (High: 0.1150 / Low: 0.1132).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0092

September Spread (Stable) ±0.0019

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0022 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0022

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2016: 0.1187) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.1198), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0010 (-0.86%).

2016 Avg (June) 0.1187

2015 Avg (June) 0.1198

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.1191	0.1123	0.1143
February	0.1136	0.1105	0.1121
March	0.1133	0.1093	0.1117
April	0.1201	0.1109	0.1155
May	0.1212	0.1175	0.1189
June	0.1220	0.1142	0.1187
July	0.1203	0.1145	0.1171
August	0.1211	0.1121	0.1158
September	0.1150	0.1132	0.1142
October	0.1156	0.1106	0.1135
November	0.1144	0.1101	0.1115
December	0.1140	0.1095	0.1114