2016 SOS to RWF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.4790 RWF

YEARLY LOW

1.1990 RWF

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.3161 RWF

2016 SOS to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the SOS to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 27, valuing the pair at 1.4790. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 17, dropping to 1.1990.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2800 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.2100 to the December average rate of 1.4406, the exchange rate registered a net change of 19.05% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 1.4790 was up 19.37% compared to the 2015 peak of 1.2390, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 7,395 RWF

2015 Average 5,304 RWF

Yearly Trough Low 5,995 RWF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,400.02 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

1.4636

1.1870

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SOS 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 1.2473, compared to 1.3848 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1375 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.2473

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.3848

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 0.1154 RWF (High: 1.3587 / Low: 1.2433). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0175 RWF (High: 1.3815 / Low: 1.3640).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.1154

September Spread (Stable) ±0.0175

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 11 straight months. No significant month-over-month rate declines were detected.

Longest Streak 11 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0000

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2016: 1.4218) against the same month in 2015 (average: 1.2043), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2174 (+18.06%).

2016 Avg (November) 1.4218

2015 Avg (November) 1.2043

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.2262	1.1990	1.2100
February	1.2549	1.2112	1.2305
March	1.2672	1.2197	1.2379
April	1.2837	1.2276	1.2486
May	1.2783	1.2433	1.2598
June	1.3587	1.2433	1.2972
July	1.3687	1.2804	1.3250
August	1.3841	1.3439	1.3618
September	1.3815	1.3640	1.3731
October	1.4218	1.3620	1.3867
November	1.4790	1.3920	1.4218
December	1.4722	1.4077	1.4406