YEARLY HIGH
7.6332 RWF
YEARLY LOW
6.7554 RWF
YEARLY AVERAGE
7.2333 RWF

2016 XPF to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the XPF to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 3, valuing the pair at 7.6332. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 5, dropping to 6.7554.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.8778 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 6.8198 to the December average rate of 7.2786, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.73% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 7.6332 was up 8.35% compared to the 2015 peak of 7.0450, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 38,166 RWF
2015 Average 33,090 RWF
Yearly Trough Low 33,777 RWF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,389.06 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

7.6050
6.7484
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XPF 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 7.0850, compared to 7.3817 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2967 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 7.0850
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 7.3817

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 0.6648 RWF (High: 7.5477 / Low: 6.8828). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1149 RWF (High: 7.5927 / Low: 7.4778).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.6648
September Spread (Stable) ±0.1149

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 0.1137 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1137

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2016: 7.4658) against the same month in 2015 (average: 6.8595), the exchange rate shifted by +0.6062 (+8.84%).

2016 Avg (October) 7.4658
2015 Avg (October) 6.8595

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 6.8765 6.7554 6.8198
February 7.1467 6.8259 7.0130
March 7.2400 6.9582 7.0661
April 7.3427 7.1098 7.2276
May 7.3452 6.9367 7.2013
June 7.5477 6.8828 7.1822
July 7.3235 6.9801 7.1639
August 7.6049 7.3259 7.4558
September 7.5927 7.4778 7.5337
October 7.6332 7.3065 7.4658
November 7.6047 7.2321 7.3923
December 7.3884 7.1506 7.2786