2016 RWF to STD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

30.4029 STD

YEARLY LOW

26.7649 STD

YEARLY AVERAGE

28.4144 STD

2016 RWF to STD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the RWF to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 6, valuing the pair at 30.4029. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 24, dropping to 26.7649.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.6380 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 30.0951 to the December average rate of 28.2061, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.28% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 30.4029 was down 9.28% compared to the 2015 peak of 33.5141, 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 152,014 STD

2015 Average 155,047 STD

Yearly Trough Low 133,824 STD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 18,189.85 STD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

30.3761

27.0047

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RWF to STD 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 28.9812, compared to 27.8475 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.1338 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 28.9812

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 27.8475

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 3.0503 STD (High: 29.8152 / Low: 26.7649). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3764 STD (High: 27.4649 / Low: 27.0885).

June Spread (Volatile) ±3.0503

September Spread (Stable) ±0.3764

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 1.1208 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -1.1208

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 30.0951) against the same month in 2015 (average: 30.4347), the exchange rate shifted by -0.3396 (-1.12%).

2016 Avg (January) 30.0951

2015 Avg (January) 30.4347

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	30.4029	29.8278	30.0951
February	30.2240	29.0077	29.3630
March	29.6557	28.3747	29.0820
April	28.7589	27.8412	28.3278
May	29.4503	27.8966	28.4446
June	29.8152	26.7649	28.5748
July	29.4182	28.0202	28.6895
August	28.1315	27.0134	27.5687
September	27.4649	27.0885	27.2856
October	28.0775	26.9124	27.5292
November	28.4129	27.0950	27.8058
December	28.6405	27.8151	28.2061