YEARLY HIGH
194.0157 RWF
YEARLY LOW
102.8040 RWF
YEARLY AVERAGE
134.5696 RWF

2016 SRD to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the SRD to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 13, valuing the pair at 194.0157. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 21, dropping to 102.8040.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 91.2117 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 187.5786 to the December average rate of 112.0661, the exchange rate registered a net change of -40.26% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 194.0157 was down 14.81% compared to the 2015 peak of 227.7327, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 970,078 RWF
2015 Average 1,069,705 RWF
Yearly Trough Low 514,020 RWF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 456,058.41 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

198.2386
98.5897
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SRD 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 158.5377, compared to 110.6015 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 47.9362 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 158.5377
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 110.6015

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was May, with a trading range of 20.9225 RWF (High: 136.9403 / Low: 116.0178). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.1769 RWF (High: 188.8350 / Low: 186.6581).

May Spread (Volatile) ±20.9225
January Spread (Stable) ±2.1769

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 46.6167 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -46.6167

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2016: 189.9345) against the same month in 2015 (average: 211.4352), the exchange rate shifted by -21.5007 (-10.17%).

2016 Avg (March) 189.9345
2015 Avg (March) 211.4352

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 188.8350 186.6581 187.5786
February 191.7179 186.4753 188.8887
March 194.0157 187.4381 189.9345
April 151.0297 132.3967 143.3178
May 136.9403 116.0178 131.0179
June 116.1645 105.6726 110.4887
July 111.9186 106.5890 109.2561
August 112.2398 108.5570 110.3666
September 112.1288 102.8040 106.8938
October 119.3005 104.7634 111.7907
November 118.0348 111.9281 113.2359
December 112.8880 110.5494 112.0661