YEARLY HIGH
0.2720 RWF
YEARLY LOW
0.2517 RWF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2630 RWF

2016 UZS to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the UZS to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 30, valuing the pair at 0.2720. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 26, dropping to 0.2517.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0203 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2659 to the December average rate of 0.2583, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.89% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.2720 was down 5.96% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.2893, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,360 RWF
2015 Average 1,388 RWF
Yearly Trough Low 1,259 RWF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 101.52 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.2688
0.2573
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

UZS 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 0.2631, compared to 0.2629 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0002 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2631
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2629

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 0.0169 RWF (High: 0.2686 / Low: 0.2517). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0035 RWF (High: 0.2675 / Low: 0.2641).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0169
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0035

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and September, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0039 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0039

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2016: 0.2660) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.2783), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0122 (-4.40%).

2016 Avg (August) 0.2660
2015 Avg (August) 0.2783

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2675 0.2641 0.2659
February 0.2685 0.2619 0.2650
March 0.2712 0.2607 0.2649
April 0.2689 0.2595 0.2632
May 0.2638 0.2542 0.2607
June 0.2686 0.2517 0.2589
July 0.2664 0.2549 0.2607
August 0.2720 0.2628 0.2660
September 0.2704 0.2653 0.2678
October 0.2694 0.2585 0.2642
November 0.2638 0.2566 0.2603
December 0.2616 0.2553 0.2583