YEARLY HIGH
277.1452 RWF
YEARLY LOW
231.8672 RWF
YEARLY AVERAGE
258.4344 RWF

2016 TRY to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the TRY to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 23, valuing the pair at 277.1452. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 4, dropping to 231.8672.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 45.2780 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 249.5670 to the December average rate of 235.5912, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.60% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 277.1452 was down 8.30% compared to the 2015 peak of 302.2409, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 50,000 TRY based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 13,857,261 RWF
2015 Average 13,122,348 RWF
Yearly Trough Low 11,593,361 RWF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,263,900.37 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

273.4177
232.1525
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

TRY 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 259.5766, compared to 257.2923 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 2.2843 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 259.5766
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 257.2923

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 27.4138 RWF (High: 263.4389 / Low: 236.0251). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 4.7509 RWF (High: 258.4543 / Low: 253.7034).

November Spread (Volatile) ±27.4138
February Spread (Stable) ±4.7509

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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 14.3905 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -14.3905

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2016: 261.5865) against the same month in 2015 (average: 262.0761), the exchange rate shifted by -0.4896 (-0.19%).

2016 Avg (June) 261.5865
2015 Avg (June) 262.0761

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 256.5348 244.4408 249.5670
February 258.4543 253.7034 256.0473
March 269.6919 259.4616 263.0022
April 274.1496 263.8831 268.5753
May 272.0780 252.1991 258.6811
June 277.1452 252.9174 261.5865
July 265.4028 253.8505 259.7759
August 274.0934 260.9866 267.8913
September 274.1126 266.2762 269.9789
October 268.6011 258.8273 262.4534
November 263.4389 236.0251 248.0629
December 240.0172 231.8672 235.5912