YEARLY HIGH
0.6784 RWF
YEARLY LOW
0.5712 RWF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.6321 RWF

2016 MMK to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the MMK to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 14, valuing the pair at 0.6784. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 0.5712.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1072 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5763 to the December average rate of 0.6116, 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 0.6784 was down 1.75% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.6905, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,392 RWF
2015 Average 3,224 RWF
Yearly Trough Low 2,856 RWF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 536.01 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.6736
0.5675
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MMK 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 0.6233, compared to 0.6409 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0176 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.6233
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6409

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was April, with a trading range of 0.0432 RWF (High: 0.6664 / Low: 0.6231). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0103 RWF (High: 0.5815 / Low: 0.5712).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0432
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0103

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0188 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0188

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2016: 0.6648) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.6653), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0006 (-0.09%).

2016 Avg (August) 0.6648
2015 Avg (August) 0.6653

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.5815 0.5712 0.5763
February 0.6191 0.5769 0.6051
March 0.6392 0.6150 0.6231
April 0.6664 0.6231 0.6440
May 0.6593 0.6283 0.6489
June 0.6653 0.6239 0.6423
July 0.6679 0.6412 0.6546
August 0.6784 0.6564 0.6648
September 0.6706 0.6346 0.6520
October 0.6479 0.6221 0.6332
November 0.6386 0.6193 0.6292
December 0.6245 0.5974 0.6116