2016 RWF to YER Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.3362 YER

YEARLY LOW

0.2774 YER

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.3083 YER

2016 RWF to YER Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the RWF to YER exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 26, valuing the pair at 0.3362. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 13, dropping to 0.2774.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0588 YER. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2871 to the December average rate of 0.3031, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.59% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.3362 was up 6.98% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.3143, 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 1,681 YER

2015 Average 1,511 YER

Yearly Trough Low 1,387 YER

Transaction Impact: A difference of 294.13 YER purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.3327

0.2792

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RWF to YER 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 0.3046, compared to 0.3119 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0072 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3046

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3119

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was April, with a trading range of 0.0500 YER (High: 0.3327 / Low: 0.2827). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0032 YER (High: 0.2884 / Low: 0.2853).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0500

January Spread (Stable) ±0.0032

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 0.0089 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0089

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2016: 0.3277) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.3044), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0233 (+7.64%).

2016 Avg (June) 0.3277

2015 Avg (June) 0.3044

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.2884	0.2853	0.2871
February	0.2888	0.2808	0.2851
March	0.2877	0.2774	0.2837
April	0.3327	0.2827	0.3160
May	0.3350	0.3245	0.3282
June	0.3362	0.3146	0.3277
July	0.3323	0.3171	0.3242
August	0.3194	0.3079	0.3153
September	0.3146	0.3102	0.3122
October	0.3150	0.3064	0.3102
November	0.3133	0.3042	0.3063
December	0.3060	0.2992	0.3031