2016 RWF to LSL Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0226 LSL

YEARLY LOW

0.0163 LSL

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0189 LSL

2016 RWF to LSL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the RWF to LSL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 17, valuing the pair at 0.0226. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 29, dropping to 0.0163.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0062 LSL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0217 to the December average rate of 0.0168, the exchange rate registered a net change of -22.69% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0226 was up 5.90% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0213, 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 113 LSL

2015 Average 90 LSL

Yearly Trough Low 82 LSL

Transaction Impact: A difference of 31.13 LSL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0222

0.0163

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RWF to LSL 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 0.0203, compared to 0.0175 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0029 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0203

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0175

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 0.0028 LSL (High: 0.0210 / Low: 0.0182). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0008 LSL (High: 0.0172 / Low: 0.0163).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0028

December Spread (Stable) ±0.0008

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 0.0013 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0013

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 0.0217) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0167), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0050 (+29.93%).

2016 Avg (January) 0.0217

2015 Avg (January) 0.0167

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0226	0.0207	0.0217
February	0.0215	0.0201	0.0210
March	0.0207	0.0197	0.0203
April	0.0201	0.0184	0.0192
May	0.0211	0.0187	0.0201
June	0.0210	0.0182	0.0198
July	0.0196	0.0178	0.0187
August	0.0181	0.0167	0.0174
September	0.0181	0.0169	0.0176
October	0.0178	0.0166	0.0173
November	0.0177	0.0163	0.0171
December	0.0172	0.0163	0.0168