YEARLY HIGH
0.0982 MZN
YEARLY LOW
0.0598 MZN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0799 MZN

2016 RWF to MZN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the RWF to MZN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 4, valuing the pair at 0.0982. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 20, dropping to 0.0598.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0384 MZN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0618 to the December average rate of 0.0884, the exchange rate registered a net change of 42.85% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0982 was up 42.03% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0691, 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 491 MZN
2015 Average 272 MZN
Yearly Trough Low 299 MZN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 191.80 MZN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0998
0.0584
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RWF to MZN 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 0.0686, compared to 0.0912 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0225 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0686
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0912

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 0.0089 MZN (High: 0.0847 / Low: 0.0758). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0037 MZN (High: 0.0635 / Low: 0.0598).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0089
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0037

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 9 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0050 points.

Longest Streak 9 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0050

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2016: 0.0963) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0582), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0381 (+65.34%).

2016 Avg (October) 0.0963
2015 Avg (October) 0.0582

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0635 0.0598 0.0618
February 0.0654 0.0599 0.0641
March 0.0685 0.0629 0.0661
April 0.0708 0.0664 0.0683
May 0.0767 0.0701 0.0721
June 0.0847 0.0758 0.0795
July 0.0876 0.0829 0.0849
August 0.0919 0.0870 0.0894
September 0.0971 0.0907 0.0947
October 0.0982 0.0942 0.0963
November 0.0964 0.0911 0.0933
December 0.0910 0.0853 0.0884