YEARLY HIGH
0.0521 MUR
YEARLY LOW
0.0455 MUR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0480 MUR

2011 RWF to MUR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the RWF to MUR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 10, valuing the pair at 0.0521. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 1, dropping to 0.0455.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0066 MUR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0507 to the December average rate of 0.0486, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.99% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 0.0521 was down 11.36% compared to the 2010 peak of 0.0588, 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 260 MUR
2010 Average 264 MUR
Yearly Trough Low 227 MUR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 33.16 MUR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

0.0511
0.0461
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RWF to MUR 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 0.0480, compared to 0.0479 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0001 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0480
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0479

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was January, with a trading range of 0.0033 MUR (High: 0.0521 / Low: 0.0488). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0008 MUR (High: 0.0490 / Low: 0.0483).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0033
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0008

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0016 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0016

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2011: 0.0507) against the same month in 2010 (average: 0.0520), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0014 (-2.61%).

2011 Avg (January) 0.0507
2010 Avg (January) 0.0520

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0521 0.0488 0.0507
February 0.0497 0.0486 0.0492
March 0.0489 0.0473 0.0481
April 0.0474 0.0455 0.0465
May 0.0478 0.0455 0.0467
June 0.0481 0.0461 0.0469
July 0.0477 0.0464 0.0471
August 0.0473 0.0463 0.0468
September 0.0495 0.0466 0.0479
October 0.0494 0.0481 0.0486
November 0.0488 0.0480 0.0484
December 0.0490 0.0483 0.0486