YEARLY HIGH
1.7332 RWF
YEARLY LOW
1.5118 RWF
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.6238 RWF

2016 AMD to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the AMD to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 22, valuing the pair at 1.7332. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 5, dropping to 1.5118.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2214 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.5427 to the December average rate of 1.7101, the exchange rate registered a net change of 10.85% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 1.7332 was up 9.37% compared to the 2015 peak of 1.5847, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 8,666 RWF
2015 Average 7,455 RWF
Yearly Trough Low 7,559 RWF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,107.01 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

1.7284
1.5086
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AMD 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 1.5659, compared to 1.6818 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1159 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.5659
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.6818

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 0.1070 RWF (High: 1.6634 / Low: 1.5564). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0237 RWF (High: 1.5525 / Low: 1.5288).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.1070
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0237

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 10 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0158 points.

Longest Streak 10 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0158

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 1.7101) against the same month in 2015 (average: 1.5449), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1652 (+10.69%).

2016 Avg (December) 1.7101
2015 Avg (December) 1.5449

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.5525 1.5288 1.5427
February 1.5562 1.5118 1.5269
March 1.5790 1.5409 1.5568
April 1.6264 1.5580 1.5822
May 1.6088 1.5623 1.5902
June 1.6634 1.5564 1.5965
July 1.6542 1.5779 1.6190
August 1.7097 1.6479 1.6679
September 1.7020 1.6751 1.6898
October 1.7174 1.6702 1.6967
November 1.7256 1.6740 1.7069
December 1.7332 1.6894 1.7101