YEARLY HIGH
2.4195 RWF
YEARLY LOW
2.0883 RWF
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.2223 RWF

2016 MRO to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the MRO to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 5, valuing the pair at 2.4195. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 26, dropping to 2.0883.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3312 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.2412 to the December average rate of 2.3045, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.82% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 2.4195 was down 4.97% compared to the 2015 peak of 2.5459, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 12,097 RWF
2015 Average 11,529 RWF
Yearly Trough Low 10,441 RWF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,656.00 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

2.3206
2.1268
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MRO 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 2.1937, compared to 2.2508 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0571 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.1937
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.2508

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 0.2520 RWF (High: 2.4195 / Low: 2.1674). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0301 RWF (High: 2.2652 / Low: 2.2351).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.2520
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0301

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0395 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0395

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 2.2412) against the same month in 2015 (average: 2.3731), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1319 (-5.56%).

2016 Avg (January) 2.2412
2015 Avg (January) 2.3731

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.4195 2.1674 2.2412
February 2.2926 2.1703 2.2059
March 2.2640 2.1535 2.2051
April 2.2426 2.1726 2.2033
May 2.2220 2.0991 2.1638
June 2.2204 2.0883 2.1429
July 2.2170 2.1172 2.1732
August 2.2771 2.2073 2.2316
September 2.2652 2.2351 2.2513
October 2.2942 2.2243 2.2612
November 2.3008 2.2316 2.2831
December 2.3289 2.2845 2.3045