YEARLY HIGH
16.7183 RWF
YEARLY LOW
10.1859 RWF
YEARLY AVERAGE
12.8333 RWF

2016 MZN to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the MZN to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 20, valuing the pair at 16.7183. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 4, dropping to 10.1859.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 6.5324 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 16.1729 to the December average rate of 11.3229, the exchange rate registered a net change of -29.99% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 16.7183 was down 22.52% compared to the 2015 peak of 21.5774, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 83,591 RWF
2015 Average 92,637 RWF
Yearly Trough Low 50,930 RWF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 32,661.93 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

16.7517
9.8062
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MZN 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 14.6747, compared to 10.9919 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 3.6828 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 14.6747
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 10.9919

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was February, with a trading range of 1.3873 RWF (High: 16.6807 / Low: 15.2934). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4330 RWF (High: 10.6189 / Low: 10.1859).

February Spread (Volatile) ±1.3873
October Spread (Stable) ±0.4330

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between October and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 1.2887 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.2887

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 16.1729) against the same month in 2015 (average: 21.1205), the exchange rate shifted by -4.9476 (-23.43%).

2016 Avg (January) 16.1729
2015 Avg (January) 21.1205

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 16.7183 15.7405 16.1729
February 16.6807 15.2934 15.6166
March 15.8969 14.5930 15.1347
April 15.0657 14.1268 14.6504
May 14.2626 13.0336 13.8812
June 13.1909 11.8089 12.5925
July 12.0598 11.4145 11.7750
August 11.4977 10.8766 11.1895
September 11.0269 10.3033 10.5606
October 10.6189 10.1859 10.3850
November 10.9775 10.3731 10.7185
December 11.7234 10.9863 11.3229