YEARLY HIGH
0.2009 RWF
YEARLY LOW
0.1363 RWF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1654 RWF

2016 SLL to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the SLL to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 23, valuing the pair at 0.2009. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 3, dropping to 0.1363.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0646 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1805 to the December average rate of 0.1492, the exchange rate registered a net change of -17.34% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.2009 was up 0.77% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.1994, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,005 RWF
2015 Average 863 RWF
Yearly Trough Low 682 RWF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 323.23 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.1981
0.1345
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SLL 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 0.1869, compared to 0.1439 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0431 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1869
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1439

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 0.0567 RWF (High: 0.2009 / Low: 0.1443). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0041 RWF (High: 0.1448 / Low: 0.1407).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0567
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0041

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0450 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0450

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2016: 0.1848) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.1665), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0183 (+11.02%).

2016 Avg (June) 0.1848
2015 Avg (June) 0.1665

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1828 0.1779 0.1805
February 0.1874 0.1807 0.1841
March 0.1906 0.1854 0.1873
April 0.1972 0.1891 0.1920
May 0.1956 0.1887 0.1928
June 0.2009 0.1443 0.1848
July 0.1431 0.1363 0.1398
August 0.1466 0.1391 0.1427
September 0.1448 0.1407 0.1422
October 0.1454 0.1413 0.1434
November 0.1473 0.1420 0.1459
December 0.1523 0.1471 0.1492