2016 RWF to XAF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.8160 XAF

YEARLY LOW

0.7233 XAF

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.7617 XAF

2016 RWF to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the RWF to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 6, valuing the pair at 0.8160. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 3, dropping to 0.7233.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0927 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.8069 to the December average rate of 0.7548, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.46% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.8160 was down 9.26% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.8993, 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 4,080 XAF

2015 Average 4,156 XAF

Yearly Trough Low 3,617 XAF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 463.40 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.8144

0.7244

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RWF to XAF 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 0.7768, compared to 0.7467 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0301 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.7768

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.7467

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 0.0705 XAF (High: 0.8004 / Low: 0.7299). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0113 XAF (High: 0.7374 / Low: 0.7260).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0705

September Spread (Stable) ±0.0113

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 0.0301 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0301

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 0.8069) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.8166), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0097 (-1.19%).

2016 Avg (January) 0.8069

2015 Avg (January) 0.8166

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.8160	0.7995	0.8069
February	0.8060	0.7688	0.7842
March	0.7896	0.7599	0.7780
April	0.7736	0.7479	0.7604
May	0.7896	0.7483	0.7636
June	0.8004	0.7299	0.7675
July	0.7891	0.7540	0.7699
August	0.7526	0.7261	0.7399
September	0.7374	0.7260	0.7319
October	0.7531	0.7233	0.7387
November	0.7612	0.7245	0.7452
December	0.7668	0.7448	0.7548