YEARLY HIGH
0.0047 PEN
YEARLY LOW
0.0040 PEN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0043 PEN

2016 RWF to PEN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the RWF to PEN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 25, valuing the pair at 0.0047. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 0.0040.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0007 PEN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0046 to the December average rate of 0.0041, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.28% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0047 was up 0.68% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0046, 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 23 PEN
2015 Average 22 PEN
Yearly Trough Low 20 PEN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3.32 PEN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0047
0.0041
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RWF to PEN 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 0.0045, compared to 0.0042 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0003 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0045
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0042

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 0.0004 PEN (High: 0.0045 / Low: 0.0041). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 PEN (High: 0.0047 / Low: 0.0046).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0004
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0002 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0002

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2016: 0.0046) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0045), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0002 (+4.25%).

2016 Avg (February) 0.0046
2015 Avg (February) 0.0045

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0046 0.0046 0.0046
February 0.0047 0.0046 0.0046
March 0.0046 0.0043 0.0045
April 0.0045 0.0042 0.0043
May 0.0045 0.0043 0.0044
June 0.0045 0.0041 0.0044
July 0.0044 0.0042 0.0043
August 0.0043 0.0041 0.0042
September 0.0043 0.0042 0.0042
October 0.0043 0.0041 0.0042
November 0.0042 0.0041 0.0042
December 0.0042 0.0040 0.0041