YEARLY HIGH
121.7237 RWF
YEARLY LOW
111.6848 RWF
YEARLY AVERAGE
116.3232 RWF

2019 HKD to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the HKD to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 23, valuing the pair at 121.7237. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 5, dropping to 111.6848.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 10.0389 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 113.4362 to the December average rate of 119.7399, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.56% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 121.7237 was up 6.39% compared to the 2018 peak of 114.4157, 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 3,043,093 RWF
2018 Average 2,771,119 RWF
Yearly Trough Low 2,792,120 RWF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 250,973.29 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

120.3702
112.8059
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 114.6670, compared to 117.9794 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 3.3124 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 114.6670
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 117.9794

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was December, with a trading range of 4.5350 RWF (High: 121.7237 / Low: 117.1887). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.8524 RWF (High: 116.0300 / Low: 115.1776).

December Spread (Volatile) ±4.5350
May Spread (Stable) ±0.8524

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.2451 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2451

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2019: 119.7399) against the same month in 2018 (average: 112.8780), the exchange rate shifted by +6.8618 (+6.08%).

2019 Avg (December) 119.7399
2018 Avg (December) 112.8780

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 114.7049 111.6848 113.4362
February 114.5546 112.7539 113.6838
March 115.0554 112.1069 114.2116
April 115.6818 114.6465 115.1732
May 116.0300 115.1776 115.4587
June 116.7833 114.1040 116.0385
July 117.3792 116.4173 117.0295
August 117.3133 115.2188 116.7844
September 118.0588 116.6298 117.6412
October 118.3397 117.1233 117.8931
November 119.3825 117.0946 118.7886
December 121.7237 117.1887 119.7399