2016 SZL to RWF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

61.1038 RWF

YEARLY LOW

44.3879 RWF

YEARLY AVERAGE

53.2988 RWF

2016 SZL to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the SZL to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 8, valuing the pair at 61.1038. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 17, dropping to 44.3879.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 16.7159 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 46.0474 to the December average rate of 59.4670, the exchange rate registered a net change of 29.14% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 61.1038 was down 0.44% compared to the 2015 peak of 61.3744, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 305,519 RWF

2015 Average 280,123 RWF

Yearly Trough Low 221,939 RWF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 83,579.70 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

60.8090

44.7054

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SZL 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 49.2659, compared to 57.3318 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 8.0659 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 49.2659

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 57.3318

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 7.1878 RWF (High: 54.8986 / Low: 47.7108). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.6578 RWF (High: 50.8931 / Low: 48.2353).

June Spread (Volatile) ±7.1878

March Spread (Stable) ±2.6578

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 2.3632 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -2.3632

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2016: 58.4066) against the same month in 2015 (average: 52.6296), the exchange rate shifted by +5.7770 (+10.98%).

2016 Avg (November) 58.4066

2015 Avg (November) 52.6296

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	48.3022	44.3879	46.0474
February	49.7866	46.3858	47.7302
March	50.8931	48.2353	49.3270
April	54.2975	49.8383	52.1320
May	53.6107	47.2766	49.7687
June	54.8986	47.7108	50.5899
July	56.0472	50.9808	53.6013
August	59.9067	55.5711	57.7145
September	59.1254	55.0876	56.9306
October	60.0718	56.1587	57.8705
November	61.1038	56.4839	58.4066
December	61.0843	58.3431	59.4670