YEARLY HIGH
133.8040 RWF
YEARLY LOW
125.7026 RWF
YEARLY AVERAGE
128.8138 RWF

2021 HKD to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the HKD to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 18, valuing the pair at 133.8040. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 8, dropping to 125.7026.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 8.1013 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 127.4361 to the December average rate of 131.1161, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.89% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 133.8040 was up 4.67% compared to the 2020 peak of 127.8328, 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 3,345,100 RWF
2020 Average 3,085,224 RWF
Yearly Trough Low 3,142,566 RWF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 202,533.37 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

131.5157
126.7210
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 127.7685, compared to 129.8592 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.0907 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 127.7685
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 129.8592

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was December, with a trading range of 5.5414 RWF (High: 133.8040 / Low: 128.2626). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.5430 RWF (High: 129.9864 / Low: 128.4435).

December Spread (Volatile) ±5.5414
August Spread (Stable) ±1.5430

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.5275 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.5275

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2021: 131.1161) against the same month in 2020 (average: 127.3991), the exchange rate shifted by +3.7170 (+2.92%).

2021 Avg (December) 131.1161
2020 Avg (December) 127.3991

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 128.4552 125.7026 127.4361
February 128.3042 126.7178 127.6480
March 128.1197 125.8846 127.1205
April 128.8847 125.7855 127.7046
May 129.5048 126.8397 128.2080
June 129.6396 126.7180 128.4935
July 129.6576 127.4189 129.1401
August 129.9864 128.4435 129.4700
September 129.9068 127.7979 129.4033
October 130.8798 127.9241 129.6145
November 132.7774 129.1118 130.4109
December 133.8040 128.2626 131.1161