YEARLY HIGH
23.2318 RWF
YEARLY LOW
20.6617 RWF
YEARLY AVERAGE
21.9583 RWF

2016 MUR to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the MUR to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 23.2318. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 27, dropping to 20.6617.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.5701 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 20.7663 to the December average rate of 22.9658, the exchange rate registered a net change of 10.59% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 23.2318 was up 6.25% compared to the 2015 peak of 21.8648, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 116,159 RWF
2015 Average 101,517 RWF
Yearly Trough Low 103,308 RWF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 12,850.66 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

23.1857
20.5464
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MUR 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 21.3319, compared to 22.5848 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.2529 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 21.3319
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 22.5848

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 1.5140 RWF (High: 22.4256 / Low: 20.9116). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2208 RWF (High: 20.8825 / Low: 20.6617).

June Spread (Volatile) ±1.5140
January Spread (Stable) ±0.2208

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.1360 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1360

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 22.9658) against the same month in 2015 (average: 20.6812), the exchange rate shifted by +2.2845 (+11.05%).

2016 Avg (December) 22.9658
2015 Avg (December) 20.6812

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 20.8825 20.6617 20.7663
February 21.3501 20.7205 21.0948
March 21.7981 21.0881 21.2993
April 22.2046 21.4473 21.6941
May 21.9565 21.1099 21.6365
June 22.4256 20.9116 21.5005
July 22.2794 21.2435 21.7901
August 23.0608 22.1681 22.5804
September 22.8814 22.5131 22.7023
October 22.8568 22.3248 22.6500
November 23.1274 22.2761 22.8199
December 23.2318 22.7454 22.9658