YEARLY HIGH
0.0105 HKD
YEARLY LOW
0.0093 HKD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0100 HKD

2016 RWF to HKD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the RWF to HKD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 19, valuing the pair at 0.0105. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 0.0093.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0012 HKD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0104 to the December average rate of 0.0094, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.50% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0105 was down 7.63% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0113, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 52 HKD
2015 Average 54 HKD
Yearly Trough Low 46 HKD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5.97 HKD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0105
0.0093
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RWF to HKD 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 0.0103, compared to 0.0097 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0006 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0103
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0097

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 0.0007 HKD (High: 0.0105 / Low: 0.0098). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 HKD (High: 0.0105 / Low: 0.0103).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0007
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2016. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0003 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0003

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 0.0104) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0112), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0008 (-7.37%).

2016 Avg (January) 0.0104
2015 Avg (January) 0.0112

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0105 0.0103 0.0104
February 0.0105 0.0102 0.0103
March 0.0104 0.0100 0.0102
April 0.0103 0.0100 0.0102
May 0.0104 0.0101 0.0102
June 0.0105 0.0098 0.0102
July 0.0103 0.0098 0.0101
August 0.0099 0.0096 0.0098
September 0.0098 0.0096 0.0097
October 0.0098 0.0095 0.0096
November 0.0097 0.0094 0.0095
December 0.0095 0.0093 0.0094