YEARLY HIGH
0.0059 MYR
YEARLY LOW
0.0050 MYR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0053 MYR

2016 RWF to MYR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the RWF to MYR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 17, valuing the pair at 0.0059. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 29, dropping to 0.0050.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0009 MYR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0058 to the December average rate of 0.0054, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.60% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0059 was down 4.71% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0062, 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 30 MYR
2015 Average 27 MYR
Yearly Trough Low 25 MYR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4.68 MYR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

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0.0050
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RWF to MYR 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 0.0054, compared to 0.0052 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0002 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0054
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0052

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 0.0005 MYR (High: 0.0056 / Low: 0.0050). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 MYR (High: 0.0055 / Low: 0.0054).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0005
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

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 0.0002 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0002

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 0.0058) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0052), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0006 (+11.80%).

2016 Avg (January) 0.0058
2015 Avg (January) 0.0052

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0059 0.0055 0.0058
February 0.0056 0.0055 0.0055
March 0.0054 0.0052 0.0054
April 0.0052 0.0050 0.0051
May 0.0055 0.0051 0.0053
June 0.0056 0.0050 0.0053
July 0.0054 0.0050 0.0052
August 0.0052 0.0050 0.0051
September 0.0052 0.0050 0.0051
October 0.0053 0.0051 0.0052
November 0.0055 0.0051 0.0053
December 0.0055 0.0054 0.0054