YEARLY HIGH
13.1848 RWF
YEARLY LOW
11.8300 RWF
YEARLY AVERAGE
12.3821 RWF

2016 HTG to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the HTG to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 4, valuing the pair at 13.1848. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 29, dropping to 11.8300.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.3548 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 12.9126 to the December average rate of 12.3976, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.99% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 13.1848 was down 13.69% compared to the 2015 peak of 15.2759, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 65,924 RWF
2015 Average 70,342 RWF
Yearly Trough Low 59,150 RWF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,774.07 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

12.9884
12.0784
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HTG 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 12.3799, compared to 12.3843 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0044 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 12.3799
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 12.3843

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 0.7484 RWF (High: 12.5783 / Low: 11.8300). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2525 RWF (High: 12.4941 / Low: 12.2416).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.7484
September Spread (Stable) ±0.2525

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.4165 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4165

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 12.9126) against the same month in 2015 (average: 14.8484), the exchange rate shifted by -1.9358 (-13.04%).

2016 Avg (January) 12.9126
2015 Avg (January) 14.8484

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 13.1848 12.5532 12.9126
February 12.6238 12.3195 12.4961
March 12.5213 12.0271 12.2507
April 12.4772 12.0899 12.2534
May 12.3915 11.9465 12.2123
June 12.5783 11.8300 12.1543
July 12.4080 11.9414 12.1937
August 12.5924 12.2283 12.3745
September 12.4941 12.2416 12.3380
October 12.6450 12.2359 12.4160
November 12.7323 12.3433 12.5859
December 12.5497 12.2329 12.3976