2016 RWF to SLL Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2016.
2016 RWF to SLL Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016
During 2016, the RWF to SLL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 3, valuing the pair at 7.3366. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 23, dropping to 4.9764.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.3602 SLL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.5396 to the December average rate of 6.7020, the exchange rate registered a net change of 20.98% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 7.3366 was up 14.95% compared to the 2015 peak of 6.3826, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 RWF based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.
RWF to SLL Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 5.3641, compared to 6.9540 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.5899 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 1.9545 SLL (High: 6.9309 / Low: 4.9764). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1449 SLL (High: 5.3928 / Low: 5.2478).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween May and July, 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.1512 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2016: 7.1557) against the same month in 2015 (average: 5.6795), the exchange rate shifted by +1.4762 (+25.99%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 5.6207 | 5.4694 | 5.5396 |
| February | 5.5339 | 5.3370 | 5.4327 |
| March | 5.3928 | 5.2478 | 5.3382 |
| April | 5.2875 | 5.0702 | 5.2091 |
| May | 5.3001 | 5.1126 | 5.1866 |
| June | 6.9309 | 4.9764 | 5.4786 |
| July | 7.3366 | 6.9882 | 7.1557 |
| August | 7.1868 | 6.8195 | 7.0090 |
| September | 7.1066 | 6.9074 | 7.0307 |
| October | 7.0791 | 6.8790 | 6.9736 |
| November | 7.0434 | 6.7897 | 6.8532 |
| December | 6.7985 | 6.5660 | 6.7020 |