YEARLY HIGH
263.5066 RWF
YEARLY LOW
235.4185 RWF
YEARLY AVERAGE
249.0786 RWF

2016 PGK to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the PGK to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 27, valuing the pair at 263.5066. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 29, dropping to 235.4185.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 28.0881 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 248.3830 to the December average rate of 260.0268, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.69% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 263.5066 was down 2.61% compared to the 2015 peak of 270.5723, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,317,533 RWF
2015 Average 1,288,371 RWF
Yearly Trough Low 1,177,093 RWF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 140,440.28 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

261.9269
239.1261
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PGK 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 245.0377, compared to 253.1194 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 8.0816 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 245.0377
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 253.1194

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 17.2643 RWF (High: 252.6829 / Low: 235.4185). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 4.4931 RWF (High: 250.3361 / Low: 245.8430).

June Spread (Volatile) ±17.2643
January Spread (Stable) ±4.4931

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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 3.4472 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -3.4472

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 260.0268) against the same month in 2015 (average: 249.9821), the exchange rate shifted by +10.0447 (+4.02%).

2016 Avg (December) 260.0268
2015 Avg (December) 249.9821

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 250.3361 245.8430 248.3830
February 249.9064 245.3121 248.0405
March 253.6952 242.3094 247.3871
April 248.7028 239.3284 243.9399
May 245.1668 235.8293 241.0262
June 252.6829 235.4185 241.4496
July 249.2287 237.5180 243.8444
August 256.4330 247.5531 250.4284
September 254.7801 249.4000 252.7092
October 258.4056 250.8029 254.3651
November 259.0017 251.8012 257.3423
December 263.5066 255.6651 260.0268