YEARLY HIGH
2.9542 RWF
YEARLY LOW
2.5583 RWF
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.7724 RWF

2016 HUF to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the HUF to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 9, valuing the pair at 2.9542. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 6, dropping to 2.5583.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3960 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.5889 to the December average rate of 2.7873, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.66% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 2.9542 was up 9.35% compared to the 2015 peak of 2.7016, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 1,000,000 HUF based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 2,954,239 RWF
2015 Average 2,550,630 RWF
Yearly Trough Low 2,558,258 RWF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 395,980.72 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

2.9422
2.5568
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HUF 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 2.7063, compared to 2.8384 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1320 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.7063
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.8384

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 0.2941 RWF (High: 2.8758 / Low: 2.5817). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0537 RWF (High: 2.6120 / Low: 2.5583).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.2941
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0537

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0660 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0660

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2016: 2.8975) against the same month in 2015 (average: 2.6327), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2648 (+10.06%).

2016 Avg (October) 2.8975
2015 Avg (October) 2.6327

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.6120 2.5583 2.5889
February 2.7428 2.6213 2.6998
March 2.7863 2.6611 2.7129
April 2.8239 2.7297 2.7708
May 2.8182 2.6416 2.7336
June 2.8758 2.5817 2.7321
July 2.8040 2.6389 2.7163
August 2.9338 2.8132 2.8658
September 2.9537 2.8826 2.9101
October 2.9542 2.8265 2.8975
November 2.9529 2.7717 2.8533
December 2.8437 2.7398 2.7873