YEARLY HIGH
120.6756 RWF
YEARLY LOW
107.8918 RWF
YEARLY AVERAGE
113.0550 RWF

2016 BOB to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the BOB to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 20, valuing the pair at 120.6756. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 17, dropping to 107.8918.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 12.7838 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 108.4164 to the December average rate of 119.2376, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.98% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 120.6756 was up 11.11% compared to the 2015 peak of 108.6058, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 603,378 RWF
2015 Average 515,810 RWF
Yearly Trough Low 539,459 RWF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 63,919.04 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

120.3197
107.3343
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BOB 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 110.0706, compared to 116.0394 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 5.9688 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 110.0706
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 116.0394

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 6.8345 RWF (High: 114.7542 / Low: 107.9197). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.3100 RWF (High: 109.2018 / Low: 107.8918).

June Spread (Volatile) ±6.8345
January Spread (Stable) ±1.3100

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 0.4004 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4004

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 119.2376) against the same month in 2015 (average: 108.0855), the exchange rate shifted by +11.1521 (+10.32%).

2016 Avg (December) 119.2376
2015 Avg (December) 108.0855

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 109.2018 107.8918 108.4164
February 111.6037 108.0097 109.3896
March 113.4172 109.2457 110.8385
April 112.6875 109.0388 110.7392
May 111.6874 108.3477 110.3388
June 114.7542 107.9197 110.7009
July 114.3139 109.1839 111.9192
August 117.2275 113.1146 114.6393
September 116.4537 114.7121 115.8228
October 118.2000 114.9453 116.5893
November 118.7357 115.3709 118.0282
December 120.6756 118.1658 119.2376