YEARLY HIGH
2.9410 TZS
YEARLY LOW
2.6050 TZS
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.8050 TZS

2016 RWF to TZS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the RWF to TZS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 26, valuing the pair at 2.9410. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 2.6050.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3361 TZS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.9135 to the December average rate of 2.6385, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.44% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 2.9410 was down 8.77% compared to the 2015 peak of 3.2236, 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 14,705 TZS
2015 Average 14,288 TZS
Yearly Trough Low 13,025 TZS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,680.31 TZS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

2.9410
2.6110
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RWF to TZS 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 2.8878, compared to 2.7223 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1656 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.8878
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.7223

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 0.1678 TZS (High: 2.9410 / Low: 2.7732). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0396 TZS (High: 2.7478 / Low: 2.7083).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.1678
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0396

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 0.0823 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0823

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2016: 2.8750) against the same month in 2015 (average: 3.1172), the exchange rate shifted by -0.2422 (-7.77%).

2016 Avg (June) 2.8750
2015 Avg (June) 3.1172

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.9363 2.8864 2.9135
February 2.9247 2.8595 2.8994
March 2.9249 2.8162 2.8839
April 2.9106 2.8239 2.8772
May 2.9349 2.8419 2.8780
June 2.9410 2.7732 2.8750
July 2.9178 2.7847 2.8389
August 2.7894 2.6964 2.7566
September 2.7478 2.7083 2.7232
October 2.7458 2.6677 2.7058
November 2.7338 2.6517 2.6705
December 2.6651 2.6050 2.6385