YEARLY HIGH
161.6114 RWF
YEARLY LOW
136.7476 RWF
YEARLY AVERAGE
147.9172 RWF

2023 HKD to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the HKD to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 28, valuing the pair at 161.6114. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 14, dropping to 136.7476.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 24.8638 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 137.4284 to the December average rate of 160.5703, the exchange rate registered a net change of 16.84% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 161.6114 was up 15.96% compared to the 2022 peak of 139.3693, 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 4,040,284 RWF
2022 Average 3,307,691 RWF
Yearly Trough Low 3,418,690 RWF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 621,594.31 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

162.8844
135.1142
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 140.9829, compared to 154.8514 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 13.8685 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 140.9829
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 154.8514

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was June, with a trading range of 6.1394 RWF (High: 150.2278 / Low: 144.0884). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.5001 RWF (High: 138.2477 / Low: 136.7476).

June Spread (Volatile) ±6.1394
January Spread (Stable) ±1.5001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 11 straight months. No significant month-over-month rate declines were detected.

Longest Streak 11 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0000

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2023: 160.5703) against the same month in 2022 (average: 137.4518), the exchange rate shifted by +23.1184 (+16.82%).

2023 Avg (December) 160.5703
2022 Avg (December) 137.4518

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 138.2477 136.7476 137.4284
February 139.2528 137.7387 138.4556
March 141.6540 137.4851 139.3729
April 144.5368 139.8803 141.3604
May 144.7912 141.8151 143.1580
June 150.2278 144.0884 146.1221
July 152.3260 147.0128 149.4335
August 152.0865 149.6233 151.1340
September 156.2514 151.7126 153.6853
October 157.7933 154.5925 156.1672
November 159.7205 155.9744 158.1184
December 161.6114 159.1518 160.5703