YEARLY HIGH
0.1090 RUB
YEARLY LOW
0.0726 RUB
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0862 RUB

2016 RWF to RUB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the RWF to RUB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 21, valuing the pair at 0.1090. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 28, dropping to 0.0726.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0364 RUB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1022 to the December average rate of 0.0752, the exchange rate registered a net change of -26.45% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.1090 was up 7.60% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.1013, 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 545 RUB
2015 Average 430 RUB
Yearly Trough Low 363 RUB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 182.22 RUB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.1051
0.0725
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RWF to RUB 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 0.0927, compared to 0.0796 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0131 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0927
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0796

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 0.0115 RUB (High: 0.1090 / Low: 0.0975). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0022 RUB (High: 0.0787 / Low: 0.0765).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0115
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0022

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 0.0102 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0102

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 0.1022) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0927), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0095 (+10.26%).

2016 Avg (January) 0.1022
2015 Avg (January) 0.0927

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1090 0.0975 0.1022
February 0.1056 0.0984 0.1024
March 0.0966 0.0894 0.0922
April 0.0902 0.0848 0.0874
May 0.0890 0.0843 0.0866
June 0.0897 0.0804 0.0854
July 0.0852 0.0802 0.0834
August 0.0850 0.0799 0.0818
September 0.0819 0.0788 0.0805
October 0.0787 0.0765 0.0777
November 0.0804 0.0772 0.0791
December 0.0783 0.0726 0.0752