2016 SDG to RWF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

133.4945 RWF

YEARLY LOW

121.2305 RWF

YEARLY AVERAGE

126.5129 RWF

2016 SDG to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the SDG to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 3, valuing the pair at 133.4945. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 121.2305.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 12.2640 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 122.4232 to the December average rate of 127.0917, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.81% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 133.4945 was up 8.82% compared to the 2015 peak of 122.6793, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 667,473 RWF

2015 Average 592,322 RWF

Yearly Trough Low 606,153 RWF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 61,320.05 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

132.5232

121.5050

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SDG 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 124.2556, compared to 128.7701 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 4.5145 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 124.2556

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 128.7701

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was October, with a trading range of 8.2963 RWF (High: 133.4945 / Low: 125.1983). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.1077 RWF (High: 132.5236 / Low: 130.4158).

October Spread (Volatile) ±8.2963

September Spread (Stable) ±2.1077

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 8 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 3.9352 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -3.9352

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2016: 130.2587) against the same month in 2015 (average: 119.9472), the exchange rate shifted by +10.3115 (+8.60%).

2016 Avg (October) 130.2587

2015 Avg (October) 119.9472

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	123.5158	121.2305	122.4232
February	125.5563	122.3110	123.6292
March	127.2801	122.7849	124.3388
April	127.7705	123.4383	124.8691
May	126.3964	122.6014	124.9495
June	129.9759	122.2141	125.3241
July	129.1697	123.8988	126.8703
August	133.3008	128.8770	130.4717
September	132.5236	130.4158	131.6050
October	133.4945	125.1983	130.2587
November	128.9275	125.2988	126.3235
December	128.5966	125.7926	127.0917