YEARLY HIGH
36.0541 RWF
YEARLY LOW
32.6889 RWF
YEARLY AVERAGE
34.2558 RWF

2016 HNL to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the HNL to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 1, valuing the pair at 36.0541. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 26, dropping to 32.6889.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.3652 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 33.3876 to the December average rate of 35.3811, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.97% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 36.0541 was up 4.86% compared to the 2015 peak of 34.3847, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 HNL based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 180,271 RWF
2015 Average 164,151 RWF
Yearly Trough Low 163,445 RWF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 16,826.21 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

35.6450
33.1824
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HNL 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 33.5579, compared to 34.9538 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.3960 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 33.5579
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 34.9538

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 2.1112 RWF (High: 34.8001 / Low: 32.6889). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4286 RWF (High: 33.5736 / Low: 33.1449).

June Spread (Volatile) ±2.1112
January Spread (Stable) ±0.4286

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and November, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0950 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0950

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2016: 35.4398) against the same month in 2015 (average: 33.9041), the exchange rate shifted by +1.5357 (+4.53%).

2016 Avg (November) 35.4398
2015 Avg (November) 33.9041

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 33.5736 33.1449 33.3876
February 33.8738 33.0827 33.4063
March 34.3185 32.9877 33.5266
April 34.5435 33.3170 33.7408
May 34.1336 32.9764 33.6904
June 34.8001 32.6889 33.5954
July 34.5008 33.0723 33.8718
August 35.4480 34.2757 34.6978
September 35.3320 34.7534 35.0636
October 35.9390 34.7431 35.2689
November 36.0541 34.7342 35.4398
December 35.8214 34.9726 35.3811