YEARLY HIGH
0.0042 LTL
YEARLY LOW
0.0037 LTL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0040 LTL

2016 RWF to LTL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the RWF to LTL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 6, valuing the pair at 0.0042. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 3, dropping to 0.0037.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0004 LTL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0042 to the December average rate of 0.0040, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.40% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0042 was down 6.86% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0045, 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 21 LTL
2015 Average 21 LTL
Yearly Trough Low 19 LTL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2.18 LTL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0042
0.0038
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RWF to LTL 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 0.0040, compared to 0.0039 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0001 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0040
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0039

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 0.0003 LTL (High: 0.0041 / Low: 0.0038). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 LTL (High: 0.0038 / Low: 0.0038).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0003
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0001 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0001

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 0.0042) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0043), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0001 (-2.37%).

2016 Avg (January) 0.0042
2015 Avg (January) 0.0043

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0042 0.0041 0.0042
February 0.0042 0.0040 0.0041
March 0.0041 0.0040 0.0040
April 0.0040 0.0039 0.0040
May 0.0041 0.0039 0.0040
June 0.0041 0.0038 0.0040
July 0.0041 0.0039 0.0040
August 0.0039 0.0037 0.0039
September 0.0038 0.0038 0.0038
October 0.0039 0.0037 0.0038
November 0.0040 0.0038 0.0039
December 0.0040 0.0039 0.0040