YEARLY HIGH
107.8481 RWF
YEARLY LOW
95.5397 RWF
YEARLY AVERAGE
100.4807 RWF

2016 HKD to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the HKD to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 107.8481. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 19, dropping to 95.5397.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 12.3084 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 96.2626 to the December average rate of 106.3724, 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 107.8481 was up 11.64% compared to the 2015 peak of 96.6025, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 25,000 HKD based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 2,696,203 RWF
2015 Average 2,297,186 RWF
Yearly Trough Low 2,388,493 RWF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 307,710.30 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

107.3834
95.2516
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HKD 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 97.5371, compared to 103.4243 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 5.8872 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 97.5371
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 103.4243

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 6.5217 RWF (High: 102.1248 / Low: 95.6032). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.1251 RWF (High: 96.6648 / Low: 95.5397).

June Spread (Volatile) ±6.5217
January Spread (Stable) ±1.1251

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 0.1703 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1703

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 106.3724) against the same month in 2015 (average: 96.2565), the exchange rate shifted by +10.1159 (+10.51%).

2016 Avg (December) 106.3724
2015 Avg (December) 96.2565

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 96.6648 95.5397 96.2626
February 98.4275 95.5456 96.8796
March 99.8305 96.3565 97.6588
April 100.4799 96.9678 98.1834
May 99.2318 96.0869 98.0131
June 102.1248 95.6032 98.2254
July 101.6809 96.9969 99.4602
August 104.6227 100.9478 102.2557
September 103.9074 102.4967 103.2833
October 105.2622 102.3309 103.9228
November 105.9841 102.8168 105.2513
December 107.8481 105.3223 106.3724