YEARLY HIGH
0.0257 MXN
YEARLY LOW
0.0224 MXN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0240 MXN

2016 RWF to MXN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the RWF to MXN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 27, valuing the pair at 0.0257. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 22, dropping to 0.0224.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0033 MXN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0241 to the December average rate of 0.0249, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.33% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0257 was up 5.87% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0242, 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 128 MXN
2015 Average 111 MXN
Yearly Trough Low 112 MXN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 16.44 MXN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0251
0.0228
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RWF to MXN 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 0.0238, compared to 0.0241 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0002 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0238
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0241

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 0.0028 MXN (High: 0.0254 / Low: 0.0226). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0007 MXN (High: 0.0236 / Low: 0.0229).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0028
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0007

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0012 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0012

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2016: 0.0245) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0219), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0026 (+11.70%).

2016 Avg (June) 0.0245
2015 Avg (June) 0.0219

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0248 0.0230 0.0241
February 0.0253 0.0237 0.0245
March 0.0236 0.0229 0.0233
April 0.0236 0.0224 0.0230
May 0.0248 0.0226 0.0238
June 0.0257 0.0230 0.0245
July 0.0249 0.0235 0.0241
August 0.0241 0.0227 0.0233
September 0.0247 0.0229 0.0240
October 0.0243 0.0228 0.0235
November 0.0254 0.0226 0.0246
December 0.0253 0.0244 0.0249