2016 XDR to RWF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1132.8881 RWF

YEARLY LOW

1029.1795 RWF

YEARLY AVERAGE

1083.9012 RWF

2016 XDR to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the XDR to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 30, valuing the pair at 1132.8881. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 29, dropping to 1029.1795.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 103.7086 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1034.9881 to the December average rate of 1111.3640, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.38% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 1132.8881 was up 8.11% compared to the 2015 peak of 1047.8746, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 5,664,440 RWF

2015 Average 4,983,496 RWF

Yearly Trough Low 5,145,897 RWF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 518,542.88 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

1129.4248

1026.4030

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XDR 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 1060.7056, compared to 1107.0967 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 46.3910 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1060.7056

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1107.0967

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 91.2671 RWF (High: 1126.7769 / Low: 1035.5098). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 12.0855 RWF (High: 1041.2650 / Low: 1029.1795).

June Spread (Volatile) ±91.2671

January Spread (Stable) ±12.0855

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 7.7244 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -7.7244

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2016: 1108.6141) against the same month in 2015 (average: 1008.5152), the exchange rate shifted by +100.0988 (+9.93%).

2016 Avg (August) 1108.6141

2015 Avg (August) 1008.5152

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1041.2650	1029.1795	1034.9881
February	1063.0679	1032.0183	1051.5227
March	1081.4493	1044.6408	1058.0733
April	1094.7037	1057.8999	1072.8374
May	1087.3208	1047.8601	1073.3281
June	1126.7769	1035.5098	1073.4840
July	1099.0614	1047.0254	1073.3334
August	1132.8881	1094.1417	1108.6141
September	1129.1997	1114.3994	1120.8397
October	1132.2767	1094.8238	1113.1153
November	1130.4522	1102.4867	1115.3136
December	1124.3251	1098.3515	1111.3640