YEARLY HIGH
95.4645 RWF
YEARLY LOW
85.1073 RWF
YEARLY AVERAGE
89.1941 RWF

2016 SVC to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the SVC to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 21, valuing the pair at 95.4645. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 26, dropping to 85.1073.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 10.3572 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 85.6304 to the December average rate of 94.3331, the exchange rate registered a net change of 10.16% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 95.4645 was up 10.23% compared to the 2015 peak of 86.6023, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 477,322 RWF
2015 Average 407,249 RWF
Yearly Trough Low 425,536 RWF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 51,785.97 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

95.2034
84.7602
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SVC 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 86.6576, compared to 91.7307 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 5.0730 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 86.6576
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 91.7307

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 5.3075 RWF (High: 90.4148 / Low: 85.1073). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.9496 RWF (High: 86.2216 / Low: 85.2720).

June Spread (Volatile) ±5.3075
January Spread (Stable) ±0.9496

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 0.0703 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0703

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 94.3331) against the same month in 2015 (average: 85.5368), the exchange rate shifted by +8.7963 (+10.28%).

2016 Avg (December) 94.3331
2015 Avg (December) 85.5368

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 86.2216 85.2720 85.6304
February 87.5845 85.3912 86.2588
March 88.7472 85.5249 86.7209
April 89.0546 86.0285 87.0969
May 88.1630 85.3718 87.0266
June 90.4148 85.1073 87.2121
July 89.8529 86.1147 88.2187
August 92.6864 89.5626 90.6880
September 92.1188 90.7931 91.6023
October 93.6635 90.7970 92.2190
November 93.8979 91.2247 93.3228
December 95.4645 93.5046 94.3331