2016 SAR to RWF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

222.9926 RWF

YEARLY LOW

197.6588 RWF

YEARLY AVERAGE

207.9427 RWF

2016 SAR to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the SAR to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 222.9926. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 26, dropping to 197.6588.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 25.3339 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 199.5860 to the December average rate of 220.0030, the exchange rate registered a net change of 10.23% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 222.9926 was up 11.72% compared to the 2015 peak of 199.5962, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 SAR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 1,114,963 RWF

2015 Average 949,489 RWF

Yearly Trough Low 988,294 RWF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 126,669.28 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

222.0447

197.5442

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SAR to RWF 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 202.0011, compared to 213.8844 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 11.8833 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 202.0011

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 213.8844

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 13.4716 RWF (High: 211.1304 / Low: 197.6588). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.0857 RWF (High: 200.8860 / Low: 198.8004).

June Spread (Volatile) ±13.4716

January Spread (Stable) ±2.0857

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.1801 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1801

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 220.0030) against the same month in 2015 (average: 198.8629), the exchange rate shifted by +21.1401 (+10.63%).

2016 Avg (December) 220.0030

2015 Avg (December) 198.8629

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	200.8860	198.8004	199.5860
February	204.1206	198.6283	201.0701
March	206.5653	199.2761	202.0809
April	207.8263	200.6355	203.0739
May	205.4315	199.0269	202.8938
June	211.1304	197.6588	203.3019
July	210.2293	200.6460	205.7039
August	216.4125	208.7058	211.4751
September	214.9063	211.9534	213.5825
October	217.6070	211.6760	214.9237
November	219.2109	212.6073	217.6182
December	222.9926	217.8401	220.0030