YEARLY HIGH
0.1592 RWF
YEARLY LOW
0.1413 RWF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1485 RWF

2016 ZMK to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the ZMK to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 0.1592. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 26, dropping to 0.1413.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0179 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1426 to the December average rate of 0.1571, the exchange rate registered a net change of 10.20% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.1592 was up 11.68% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.1426, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 796 RWF
2015 Average 678 RWF
Yearly Trough Low 706 RWF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 89.68 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.1586
0.1411
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZMK 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 0.1442, compared to 0.1528 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0086 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1442
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1528

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 0.0095 RWF (High: 0.1508 / Low: 0.1413). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0017 RWF (High: 0.1435 / Low: 0.1419).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0095
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0017

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0001 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0001

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 0.1571) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.1420), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0151 (+10.63%).

2016 Avg (December) 0.1571
2015 Avg (December) 0.1420

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1435 0.1419 0.1426
February 0.1457 0.1417 0.1436
March 0.1475 0.1423 0.1443
April 0.1484 0.1432 0.1450
May 0.1467 0.1421 0.1449
June 0.1508 0.1413 0.1452
July 0.1510 0.1433 0.1474
August 0.1545 0.1490 0.1510
September 0.1535 0.1513 0.1525
October 0.1554 0.1511 0.1535
November 0.1565 0.1518 0.1554
December 0.1592 0.1556 0.1571