YEARLY HIGH
189.6501 RWF
YEARLY LOW
185.3845 RWF
YEARLY AVERAGE
186.7859 RWF

2026 HKD to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the HKD to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 17, valuing the pair at 189.6501. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 21, dropping to 185.3845.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.2657 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 186.8231 to the December average rate of 186.6120, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.11% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 189.6501 was up 1.16% compared to the 2025 peak of 187.4751, 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 4,741,254 RWF
2025 Average 4,596,167 RWF
Yearly Trough Low 4,634,612 RWF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 106,641.49 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

187.4130
186.3107
JanuMarcMayJuly

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 186.7257, compared to 186.9666 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2409 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 186.7257
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 186.9666

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was June, with a trading range of 3.0939 RWF (High: 189.6501 / Low: 186.5562). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0897 RWF (High: 186.6460 / Low: 186.5563).

June Spread (Volatile) ±3.0939
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0897

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.7091 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.7091

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2026: 187.1579) against the same month in 2025 (average: 182.4504), the exchange rate shifted by +4.7075 (+2.58%).

2026 Avg (June) 187.1579
2025 Avg (June) 182.4504

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 187.2605 185.6606 186.8231
February 188.2995 185.9554 186.4936
March 187.4431 185.3845 186.4025
April 187.4340 185.9256 186.5519
May 187.4807 186.5336 186.9251
June 189.6501 186.5562 187.1579
July 188.0314 186.5483 187.3211
August 186.6460 186.5563 186.6120