YEARLY HIGH
1.7507 MMK
YEARLY LOW
1.4741 MMK
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.5847 MMK

2016 RWF to MMK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the RWF to MMK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 1.7507. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 14, dropping to 1.4741.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2767 MMK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.7351 to the December average rate of 1.6355, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.74% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 1.7507 was down 0.53% compared to the 2015 peak of 1.7600, 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 8,754 MMK
2015 Average 7,777 MMK
Yearly Trough Low 7,370 MMK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,383.30 MMK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

1.7582
1.4813
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RWF to MMK 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 1.6076, compared to 1.5618 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0458 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.6076
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.5618

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was February, with a trading range of 0.1180 MMK (High: 1.7334 / Low: 1.6154). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0309 MMK (High: 1.7507 / Low: 1.7198).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.1180
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0309

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0818 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0818

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 1.7351) against the same month in 2015 (average: 1.4885), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2466 (+16.57%).

2016 Avg (January) 1.7351
2015 Avg (January) 1.4885

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.7507 1.7198 1.7351
February 1.7334 1.6154 1.6533
March 1.6261 1.5644 1.6050
April 1.6048 1.5007 1.5534
May 1.5915 1.5168 1.5413
June 1.6029 1.5032 1.5575
July 1.5595 1.4972 1.5280
August 1.5234 1.4741 1.5044
September 1.5758 1.4913 1.5341
October 1.6073 1.5433 1.5794
November 1.6147 1.5658 1.5894
December 1.6738 1.6014 1.6355