YEARLY HIGH
0.0134 VEF
YEARLY LOW
0.0082 VEF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0116 VEF

2016 RWF to VEF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the RWF to VEF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 26, valuing the pair at 0.0134. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 13, dropping to 0.0082.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0053 VEF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0084 to the December average rate of 0.0121, the exchange rate registered a net change of 43.42% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0134 was up 45.71% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0092, 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 67 VEF
2015 Average 44 VEF
Yearly Trough Low 41 VEF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 26.38 VEF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0136
0.0079
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RWF to VEF 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 0.0107, compared to 0.0124 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0017 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0107
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0124

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 0.0009 VEF (High: 0.0134 / Low: 0.0126). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 VEF (High: 0.0085 / Low: 0.0084).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0009
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, 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 0.0004 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0004

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2016: 0.0131) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0089), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0041 (+46.28%).

2016 Avg (June) 0.0131
2015 Avg (June) 0.0089

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0085 0.0084 0.0084
February 0.0085 0.0083 0.0084
March 0.0085 0.0082 0.0083
April 0.0133 0.0128 0.0131
May 0.0134 0.0129 0.0131
June 0.0134 0.0126 0.0131
July 0.0133 0.0127 0.0129
August 0.0127 0.0123 0.0126
September 0.0126 0.0124 0.0125
October 0.0126 0.0122 0.0124
November 0.0125 0.0121 0.0122
December 0.0122 0.0120 0.0121