YEARLY HIGH
9.5485 RWF
YEARLY LOW
7.0591 RWF
YEARLY AVERAGE
8.2239 RWF

2023 HTG to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the HTG to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 9.5485. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 20, dropping to 7.0591.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.4894 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 7.2401 to the December average rate of 9.4835, the exchange rate registered a net change of 30.99% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 9.5485 was down 8.20% compared to the 2022 peak of 10.4018, 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 47,743 RWF
2022 Average 44,537 RWF
Yearly Trough Low 35,296 RWF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 12,446.85 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

9.7195
6.8872
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 7.4491, compared to 8.9986 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.5495 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 7.4491
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 8.9986

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was May, with a trading range of 0.8652 RWF (High: 8.0579 / Low: 7.1927). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0772 RWF (High: 7.2692 / Low: 7.1921).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.8652
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0772

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 9 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.1110 points.

Longest Streak 9 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1110

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2023: 9.4835) against the same month in 2022 (average: 7.3981), the exchange rate shifted by +2.0854 (+28.19%).

2023 Avg (December) 9.4835
2022 Avg (December) 7.3981

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 7.2692 7.1921 7.2401
February 7.3133 7.1392 7.2342
March 7.2354 7.0591 7.1233
April 7.3183 7.0816 7.1566
May 8.0579 7.1927 7.7226
June 8.5037 8.0282 8.2178
July 8.7030 8.3524 8.4837
August 8.7986 8.5591 8.6906
September 9.0460 8.7755 8.8957
October 9.2608 8.9802 9.1224
November 9.3965 9.2324 9.3158
December 9.5485 9.3912 9.4835