YEARLY HIGH
29.3467 RWF
YEARLY LOW
23.2875 RWF
YEARLY AVERAGE
25.9698 RWF

2016 UYU to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the UYU to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 26, valuing the pair at 29.3467. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 28, dropping to 23.2875.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 6.0592 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 24.4347 to the December average rate of 28.6830, the exchange rate registered a net change of 17.39% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 29.3467 was up 2.71% compared to the 2015 peak of 28.5723, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 146,734 RWF
2015 Average 130,946 RWF
Yearly Trough Low 116,438 RWF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 30,296.04 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

29.2009
23.0462
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

UYU 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 24.1574, compared to 27.7821 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 3.6247 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 24.1574
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 27.7821

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was August, with a trading range of 1.8276 RWF (High: 28.2245 / Low: 26.3969). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.5834 RWF (High: 24.1802 / Low: 23.5968).

August Spread (Volatile) ±1.8276
February Spread (Stable) ±0.5834

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and November, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.5759 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.5759

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 28.6830) against the same month in 2015 (average: 25.1167), the exchange rate shifted by +3.5663 (+14.20%).

2016 Avg (December) 28.6830
2015 Avg (December) 25.1167

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 25.0028 24.0432 24.4347
February 24.1802 23.5968 23.8588
March 24.2801 23.2875 23.5591
April 24.6035 23.7341 24.1465
May 24.5188 23.7697 24.1781
June 25.8123 23.9964 24.7673
July 26.3189 24.5679 25.4932
August 28.2245 26.3969 27.3965
September 28.2613 27.3166 27.8027
October 29.0941 28.0513 28.6294
November 29.2524 28.0232 28.6880
December 29.3467 28.3095 28.6830