2016 MWK to RWF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.1628 RWF

YEARLY LOW

1.0019 RWF

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.0983 RWF

2016 MWK to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the MWK to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 21, valuing the pair at 1.1628. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 21, dropping to 1.0019.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1610 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0870 to the December average rate of 1.1412, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.98% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 1.1628 was down 30.88% compared to the 2015 peak of 1.6822, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 5,814 RWF

2015 Average 7,236 RWF

Yearly Trough Low 5,009 RWF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 804.82 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

1.1533

1.0077

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MWK 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 1.0804, compared to 1.1163 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0359 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0804

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.1163

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 0.1145 RWF (High: 1.1370 / Low: 1.0225). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0142 RWF (High: 1.1199 / Low: 1.1057).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.1145

September Spread (Stable) ±0.0142

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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0672 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0672

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 1.1412) against the same month in 2015 (average: 1.2007), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0595 (-4.96%).

2016 Avg (December) 1.1412

2015 Avg (December) 1.2007

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.1370	1.0225	1.0870
February	1.0441	1.0019	1.0198
March	1.1117	1.0269	1.0839
April	1.1540	1.0939	1.1181
May	1.1184	1.0532	1.0934
June	1.1204	1.0464	1.0801
July	1.1048	1.0542	1.0810
August	1.1277	1.0895	1.1042
September	1.1199	1.1057	1.1143
October	1.1372	1.1120	1.1226
November	1.1438	1.1123	1.1347
December	1.1628	1.1264	1.1412