YEARLY HIGH
122.5017 RWF
YEARLY LOW
74.4101 RWF
YEARLY AVERAGE
89.0930 RWF

2016 VEF to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the VEF to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 13, valuing the pair at 122.5017. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 26, dropping to 74.4101.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 48.0916 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 118.4997 to the December average rate of 82.6294, the exchange rate registered a net change of -30.27% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 122.5017 was up 3.35% compared to the 2015 peak of 118.5283, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 612,509 RWF
2015 Average 563,732 RWF
Yearly Trough Low 372,050 RWF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 240,458.23 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

124.1926
71.9656
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

VEF 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 97.8001, compared to 80.3859 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 17.4142 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 97.8001
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 80.3859

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 5.0381 RWF (High: 79.4482 / Low: 74.4101). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.1245 RWF (High: 80.8044 / Low: 79.6799).

June Spread (Volatile) ±5.0381
September Spread (Stable) ±1.1245

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 43.4779 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -43.4779

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2016: 119.8403) against the same month in 2015 (average: 110.0607), the exchange rate shifted by +9.7796 (+8.89%).

2016 Avg (March) 119.8403
2015 Avg (March) 110.0607

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 119.2834 117.9068 118.4997
February 121.1703 117.7931 119.3172
March 122.5017 118.1196 119.8403
April 78.1739 75.4478 76.3625
May 77.2835 74.8483 76.3178
June 79.4482 74.4101 76.4629
July 79.0324 75.0162 77.2808
August 81.3529 78.4382 79.4959
September 80.8044 79.6799 80.2932
October 81.8282 79.5657 80.8001
November 82.3775 79.9253 81.8160
December 83.6763 81.8352 82.6294