YEARLY HIGH
0.4789 MRO
YEARLY LOW
0.4133 MRO
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4503 MRO

2016 RWF to MRO Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the RWF to MRO exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 26, valuing the pair at 0.4789. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 5, dropping to 0.4133.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0656 MRO. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4468 to the December average rate of 0.4340, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.88% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.4789 was up 3.49% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.4627, 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 2,394 MRO
2015 Average 2,172 MRO
Yearly Trough Low 2,067 MRO
Transaction Impact: A difference of 327.76 MRO purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.4701
0.4307
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RWF to MRO 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 0.4561, compared to 0.4445 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0116 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4561
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4445

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 0.0481 MRO (High: 0.4614 / Low: 0.4133). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0059 MRO (High: 0.4474 / Low: 0.4415).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0481
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0059

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0121 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0121

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2016: 0.4668) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.4532), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0136 (+3.01%).

2016 Avg (June) 0.4668
2015 Avg (June) 0.4532

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4614 0.4133 0.4468
February 0.4608 0.4362 0.4534
March 0.4644 0.4417 0.4536
April 0.4603 0.4459 0.4539
May 0.4764 0.4501 0.4623
June 0.4789 0.4504 0.4668
July 0.4723 0.4511 0.4603
August 0.4530 0.4392 0.4481
September 0.4474 0.4415 0.4442
October 0.4496 0.4359 0.4423
November 0.4481 0.4346 0.4380
December 0.4377 0.4294 0.4340