YEARLY HIGH
104.4632 RWF
YEARLY LOW
92.8827 RWF
YEARLY AVERAGE
97.5483 RWF

2016 MOP to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the MOP to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 21, valuing the pair at 104.4632. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 19, dropping to 92.8827.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 11.5805 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 93.4314 to the December average rate of 103.2441, the exchange rate registered a net change of 10.50% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 104.4632 was up 10.47% compared to the 2015 peak of 94.5607, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 MOP based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 522,316 RWF
2015 Average 446,088 RWF
Yearly Trough Low 464,414 RWF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 57,902.40 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

104.2254
92.4502
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MOP to RWF 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 94.7058, compared to 100.3908 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 5.6850 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 94.7058
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 100.3908

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 6.0263 RWF (High: 98.9812 / Low: 92.9549). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.9181 RWF (High: 93.8008 / Low: 92.8827).

June Spread (Volatile) ±6.0263
January Spread (Stable) ±0.9181

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.1728 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1728

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 103.2441) against the same month in 2015 (average: 93.6342), the exchange rate shifted by +9.6099 (+10.26%).

2016 Avg (December) 103.2441
2015 Avg (December) 93.6342

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 93.8008 92.8827 93.4314
February 95.5234 93.0271 94.0780
March 97.0748 93.6938 94.8588
April 97.5559 94.2154 95.3313
May 96.3400 93.2973 95.1585
June 98.9812 92.9549 95.3766
July 98.3476 94.2223 96.5443
August 101.4552 98.0502 99.2562
September 100.7886 99.3926 100.2528
October 102.4514 99.3467 100.9106
November 102.7576 99.8645 102.1368
December 104.4632 102.2691 103.2441