YEARLY HIGH
0.0019 SGD
YEARLY LOW
0.0017 SGD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0018 SGD

2016 RWF to SGD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the RWF to SGD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 17, valuing the pair at 0.0019. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 14, dropping to 0.0017.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0003 SGD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0019 to the December average rate of 0.0017, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.94% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0019 was down 3.84% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0020, 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 10 SGD
2015 Average 10 SGD
Yearly Trough Low 8 SGD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1.30 SGD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0019
0.0017
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RWF to SGD 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 0.0018, compared to 0.0017 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) 0.0018
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0017

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 0.0002 SGD (High: 0.0018 / Low: 0.0017). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 SGD (High: 0.0018 / Low: 0.0017).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0002
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, 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 February and March, 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: 0.0019) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0019), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0000 (-1.13%).

2016 Avg (January) 0.0019
2015 Avg (January) 0.0019

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0019 0.0019 0.0019
February 0.0019 0.0018 0.0019
March 0.0018 0.0018 0.0018
April 0.0018 0.0017 0.0018
May 0.0018 0.0018 0.0018
June 0.0018 0.0017 0.0018
July 0.0018 0.0017 0.0017
August 0.0017 0.0017 0.0017
September 0.0017 0.0017 0.0017
October 0.0017 0.0017 0.0017
November 0.0018 0.0017 0.0017
December 0.0018 0.0017 0.0017