2016 RWF to SDG Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0082 SDG

YEARLY LOW

0.0075 SDG

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0079 SDG

2016 RWF to SDG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the RWF to SDG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 0.0082. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 3, dropping to 0.0075.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0008 SDG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0082 to the December average rate of 0.0079, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.67% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0082 was down 5.54% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0087, 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 41 SDG

2015 Average 42 SDG

Yearly Trough Low 37 SDG

Transaction Impact: A difference of 3.79 SDG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0082

0.0075

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RWF to SDG 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 0.0080, compared to 0.0078 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) 0.0080

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0078

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was October, with a trading range of 0.0005 SDG (High: 0.0080 / Low: 0.0075). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 SDG (High: 0.0077 / Low: 0.0075).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0005

September Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0002 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0002

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 0.0082) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0085), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0003 (-3.66%).

2016 Avg (January) 0.0082

2015 Avg (January) 0.0085

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0082	0.0081	0.0082
February	0.0082	0.0080	0.0081
March	0.0081	0.0079	0.0080
April	0.0081	0.0078	0.0080
May	0.0082	0.0079	0.0080
June	0.0082	0.0077	0.0080
July	0.0081	0.0077	0.0079
August	0.0078	0.0075	0.0077
September	0.0077	0.0075	0.0076
October	0.0080	0.0075	0.0077
November	0.0080	0.0078	0.0079
December	0.0079	0.0078	0.0079