2016 XAF to RWF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.3825 RWF

YEARLY LOW

1.2255 RWF

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.3139 RWF

2016 XAF to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the XAF to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 3, valuing the pair at 1.3825. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 6, dropping to 1.2255.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1570 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.2393 to the December average rate of 1.3249, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.91% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 1.3825 was up 7.73% compared to the 2015 peak of 1.2832, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 6,912 RWF

2015 Average 6,021 RWF

Yearly Trough Low 6,127 RWF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 785.09 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

1.3791

1.2266

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XAF 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 1.2881, compared to 1.3398 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0516 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.2881

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.3398

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 0.1206 RWF (High: 1.3700 / Low: 1.2493). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0212 RWF (High: 1.3773 / Low: 1.3562).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.1206

September Spread (Stable) ±0.0212

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0174 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0174

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2016: 1.3539) against the same month in 2015 (average: 1.2480), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1059 (+8.49%).

2016 Avg (October) 1.3539

2015 Avg (October) 1.2480

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.2508	1.2255	1.2393
February	1.3007	1.2406	1.2753
March	1.3159	1.2665	1.2855
April	1.3370	1.2927	1.3152
May	1.3364	1.2665	1.3098
June	1.3700	1.2493	1.3037
July	1.3262	1.2673	1.2991
August	1.3772	1.3287	1.3518
September	1.3773	1.3562	1.3664
October	1.3825	1.3278	1.3539
November	1.3802	1.3137	1.3423
December	1.3426	1.3041	1.3249