2016 RWF to SBD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0110 SBD

YEARLY LOW

0.0093 SBD

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0102 SBD

2016 RWF to SBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the RWF to SBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 19, valuing the pair at 0.0110. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 19, dropping to 0.0093.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0017 SBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0109 to the December average rate of 0.0096, the exchange rate registered a net change of -12.05% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0110 was down 3.82% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0115, 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 55 SBD

2015 Average 55 SBD

Yearly Trough Low 47 SBD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 8.49 SBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0110

0.0094

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RWF to SBD 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 0.0105, compared to 0.0098 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0007 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0105

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0098

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 0.0007 SBD (High: 0.0105 / Low: 0.0098). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 SBD (High: 0.0099 / Low: 0.0097).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0007

September Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

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 0.0004 points.

Longest Streak 0 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0004

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 0.0109) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0110), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0001 (-1.20%).

2016 Avg (January) 0.0109

2015 Avg (January) 0.0110

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0110	0.0108	0.0109
February	0.0109	0.0106	0.0108
March	0.0108	0.0103	0.0105
April	0.0106	0.0102	0.0104
May	0.0104	0.0101	0.0102
June	0.0105	0.0098	0.0102
July	0.0105	0.0100	0.0102
August	0.0100	0.0097	0.0099
September	0.0099	0.0097	0.0098
October	0.0099	0.0096	0.0097
November	0.0099	0.0095	0.0097
December	0.0098	0.0093	0.0096