YEARLY HIGH
0.0276 MDL
YEARLY LOW
0.0238 MDL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0255 MDL

2016 RWF to MDL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the RWF to MDL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 17, valuing the pair at 0.0276. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 0.0238.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0037 MDL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0271 to the December average rate of 0.0244, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.17% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0276 was down 2.10% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0282, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 138 MDL
2015 Average 132 MDL
Yearly Trough Low 119 MDL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 18.75 MDL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0274
0.0241
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RWF to MDL 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 0.0263, compared to 0.0248 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0015 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0263
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0248

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 0.0018 MDL (High: 0.0267 / Low: 0.0249). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 MDL (High: 0.0249 / Low: 0.0245).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0018
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0003

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2016. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0008 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0008

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 0.0271) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0241), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0030 (+12.64%).

2016 Avg (January) 0.0271
2015 Avg (January) 0.0241

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0276 0.0264 0.0271
February 0.0272 0.0262 0.0266
March 0.0263 0.0256 0.0261
April 0.0262 0.0252 0.0258
May 0.0268 0.0255 0.0260
June 0.0267 0.0249 0.0259
July 0.0263 0.0251 0.0256
August 0.0252 0.0243 0.0249
September 0.0249 0.0245 0.0246
October 0.0251 0.0243 0.0246
November 0.0249 0.0243 0.0246
December 0.0247 0.0238 0.0244