YEARLY HIGH
200.2290 RWF
YEARLY LOW
168.6539 RWF
YEARLY AVERAGE
188.4152 RWF

2016 MYR to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the MYR to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 29, valuing the pair at 200.2290. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 17, dropping to 168.6539.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 31.5751 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 172.9431 to the December average rate of 185.0880, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.02% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 200.2290 was up 1.59% compared to the 2015 peak of 197.0911, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 20,000 MYR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 4,004,579 RWF
2015 Average 3,663,633 RWF
Yearly Trough Low 3,373,077 RWF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 631,502.01 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

199.4076
170.5373
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MYR 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 185.1073, compared to 191.7231 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 6.6158 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 185.1073
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 191.7231

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 18.8556 RWF (High: 198.7408 / Low: 179.8852). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.3882 RWF (High: 186.4338 / Low: 183.0456).

June Spread (Volatile) ±18.8556
December Spread (Stable) ±3.3882

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 6.9742 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -6.9742

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2016: 197.0017) against the same month in 2015 (average: 177.8355), the exchange rate shifted by +19.1662 (+10.78%).

2016 Avg (August) 197.0017
2015 Avg (August) 177.8355

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 180.8397 168.6539 172.9431
February 182.9803 178.1595 180.4699
March 192.9255 183.6227 186.5807
April 199.6874 192.2150 195.2826
May 194.5132 181.4809 188.3085
June 198.7408 179.8852 187.0589
July 199.5108 186.4575 192.1084
August 200.2290 194.1277 197.0017
September 198.3277 192.6496 194.9829
October 196.8762 190.2075 193.1426
November 195.7515 182.9594 188.0147
December 186.4338 183.0456 185.0880