YEARLY HIGH
54.5868 RWF
YEARLY LOW
48.5422 RWF
YEARLY AVERAGE
51.0927 RWF

2016 MVR to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the MVR to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 28, valuing the pair at 54.5868. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 3, dropping to 48.5422.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 6.0446 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 48.9254 to the December average rate of 53.8744, the exchange rate registered a net change of 10.12% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 54.5868 was up 11.48% compared to the 2015 peak of 48.9659, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 272,934 RWF
2015 Average 232,945 RWF
Yearly Trough Low 242,711 RWF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 30,222.87 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

54.3693
48.4305
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MVR 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 49.5785, compared to 52.6068 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 3.0284 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 49.5785
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 52.6068

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 3.1932 RWF (High: 51.7945 / Low: 48.6013). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.5936 RWF (High: 49.2506 / Low: 48.6570).

June Spread (Volatile) ±3.1932
January Spread (Stable) ±0.5936

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 0.1548 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1548

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 53.8744) against the same month in 2015 (average: 48.7026), the exchange rate shifted by +5.1718 (+10.62%).

2016 Avg (December) 53.8744
2015 Avg (December) 48.7026

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 49.2506 48.6570 48.9254
February 50.3244 48.5422 49.2933
March 50.8495 48.7192 49.6554
April 51.1518 49.3105 49.9226
May 50.4928 48.7166 49.7678
June 51.7945 48.6013 49.9065
July 52.0149 49.4694 50.8069
August 53.3549 51.5431 52.2260
September 52.9033 52.0653 52.4964
October 53.5732 51.9219 52.8100
November 54.0916 52.2848 53.4272
December 54.5868 53.2627 53.8744