YEARLY HIGH
8.0031 RWF
YEARLY LOW
6.1809 RWF
YEARLY AVERAGE
7.1934 RWF

2016 JPY to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the JPY to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 26, valuing the pair at 8.0031. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 31, dropping to 6.1809.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.8222 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 6.3222 to the December average rate of 7.1121, the exchange rate registered a net change of 12.49% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 8.0031 was up 28.66% compared to the 2015 peak of 6.2204, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 500,000 JPY based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 4,001,559 RWF
2015 Average 2,942,480 RWF
Yearly Trough Low 3,090,469 RWF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 911,090.23 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

8.0070
6.1690
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

JPY 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 6.7979, compared to 7.5889 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.7910 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 6.7979
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 7.5889

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 0.7982 RWF (High: 7.5924 / Low: 6.7942). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2149 RWF (High: 6.8083 / Low: 6.5934).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.7982
March Spread (Stable) ±0.2149

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 8 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.4194 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4194

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2016: 7.8538) against the same month in 2015 (average: 5.9662), the exchange rate shifted by +1.8876 (+31.64%).

2016 Avg (September) 7.8538
2015 Avg (September) 5.9662

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 6.4127 6.1809 6.3222
February 6.7851 6.1818 6.5828
March 6.8083 6.5934 6.7071
April 7.0742 6.7616 6.9467
May 7.1604 6.7328 6.9913
June 7.5924 6.7942 7.2377
July 7.6413 7.2418 7.4315
August 7.9508 7.7085 7.8290
September 8.0031 7.7002 7.8538
October 7.9654 7.6717 7.7757
November 7.9245 7.1627 7.5315
December 7.2399 6.9481 7.1121