YEARLY HIGH
78.3871 RWF
YEARLY LOW
63.9595 RWF
YEARLY AVERAGE
71.7039 RWF

2016 BWP to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the BWP to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 1, valuing the pair at 78.3871. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 17, dropping to 63.9595.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 14.4276 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 65.0251 to the December average rate of 76.8466, the exchange rate registered a net change of 18.18% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 78.3871 was up 5.89% compared to the 2015 peak of 74.0279, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 391,935 RWF
2015 Average 351,780 RWF
Yearly Trough Low 319,797 RWF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 72,138.00 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

78.0287
63.8429
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BWP 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 68.1735, compared to 75.2343 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 7.0607 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 68.1735
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 75.2343

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 7.3282 RWF (High: 73.9213 / Low: 66.5931). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.2535 RWF (High: 78.0183 / Low: 75.7649).

June Spread (Volatile) ±7.3282
December Spread (Stable) ±2.2535

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 1.3096 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.3096

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2016: 76.2345) against the same month in 2015 (average: 69.3844), the exchange rate shifted by +6.8502 (+9.87%).

2016 Avg (November) 76.2345
2015 Avg (November) 69.3844

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 66.3503 63.9595 65.0251
February 68.4618 65.5148 66.8671
March 70.1994 66.7039 67.9973
April 72.7262 68.6309 70.5172
May 71.8210 66.4107 69.2075
June 73.9213 66.5931 69.4271
July 73.4916 68.9152 71.5656
August 77.4371 74.1053 75.5875
September 76.9930 73.5312 75.3591
October 77.5607 74.3824 75.8122
November 78.3871 74.5560 76.2345
December 78.0183 75.7649 76.8466