2016 ZAR to RWF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

61.3374 RWF

YEARLY LOW

44.2862 RWF

YEARLY AVERAGE

53.2976 RWF

2016 ZAR to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the ZAR to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 8, valuing the pair at 61.3374. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 17, dropping to 44.2862.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 17.0512 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 46.0270 to the December average rate of 59.5322, the exchange rate registered a net change of 29.34% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 61.3374 was down 0.01% compared to the 2015 peak of 61.3405, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 50,000 ZAR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 3,066,870 RWF

2015 Average 2,801,253 RWF

Yearly Trough Low 2,214,312 RWF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 852,558.23 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

60.8827

44.6764

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR 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 49.2676, compared to 57.3277 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 8.0601 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 49.2676

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 57.3277

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 7.2554 RWF (High: 54.9542 / Low: 47.6988). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.5117 RWF (High: 50.8686 / Low: 48.3568).

June Spread (Volatile) ±7.2554

March Spread (Stable) ±2.5117

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 2.3754 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -2.3754

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2016: 58.4203) against the same month in 2015 (average: 52.6271), the exchange rate shifted by +5.7932 (+11.01%).

2016 Avg (November) 58.4203

2015 Avg (November) 52.6271

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	48.3371	44.2862	46.0270
February	49.8809	46.3511	47.7344
March	50.8686	48.3568	49.3526
April	54.2530	49.8410	52.1389
May	53.5744	47.2571	49.7636
June	54.9542	47.6988	50.5891
July	56.1522	51.0977	53.6017
August	59.9729	55.1487	57.6184
September	59.2811	55.1836	56.9047
October	60.1558	55.9991	57.8889
November	61.3374	56.5727	58.4203
December	61.2261	58.1656	59.5322