YEARLY HIGH
0.2675 RWF
YEARLY LOW
0.2277 RWF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2457 RWF

2016 MGA to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the MGA to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 1, valuing the pair at 0.2675. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 3, dropping to 0.2277.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0398 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2332 to the December average rate of 0.2475, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.11% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.2675 was down 0.45% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.2687, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,337 RWF
2015 Average 1,152 RWF
Yearly Trough Low 1,138 RWF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 199.15 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.2656
0.2303
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MGA 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 0.2364, compared to 0.2549 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0185 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2364
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2549

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was July, with a trading range of 0.0327 RWF (High: 0.2663 / Low: 0.2336). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0034 RWF (High: 0.2350 / Low: 0.2317).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0327
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0034

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and September, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0090 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0090

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2016: 0.2627) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.2171), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0456 (+20.98%).

2016 Avg (August) 0.2627
2015 Avg (August) 0.2171

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2350 0.2317 0.2332
February 0.2413 0.2331 0.2367
March 0.2421 0.2302 0.2364
April 0.2447 0.2358 0.2392
May 0.2444 0.2295 0.2394
June 0.2418 0.2277 0.2336
July 0.2663 0.2336 0.2510
August 0.2675 0.2582 0.2627
September 0.2657 0.2571 0.2627
October 0.2604 0.2479 0.2537
November 0.2589 0.2455 0.2518
December 0.2524 0.2445 0.2475