YEARLY HIGH
0.0845 HTG
YEARLY LOW
0.0758 HTG
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0808 HTG

2016 RWF to HTG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the RWF to HTG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 29, valuing the pair at 0.0845. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 4, dropping to 0.0758.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0087 HTG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0775 to the December average rate of 0.0807, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.14% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0845 was up 6.83% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0791, 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 423 HTG
2015 Average 356 HTG
Yearly Trough Low 379 HTG
Transaction Impact: A difference of 43.43 HTG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0828
0.0770
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RWF to HTG 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 0.0808, compared to 0.0808 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0001 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0808
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0808

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 0.0050 HTG (High: 0.0845 / Low: 0.0795). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0017 HTG (High: 0.0817 / Low: 0.0800).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0050
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0017

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0012 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0012

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2016: 0.0823) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0679), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0144 (+21.16%).

2016 Avg (June) 0.0823
2015 Avg (June) 0.0679

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0797 0.0758 0.0775
February 0.0812 0.0792 0.0800
March 0.0831 0.0799 0.0816
April 0.0827 0.0801 0.0816
May 0.0837 0.0807 0.0819
June 0.0845 0.0795 0.0823
July 0.0837 0.0806 0.0820
August 0.0818 0.0794 0.0808
September 0.0817 0.0800 0.0811
October 0.0817 0.0791 0.0805
November 0.0810 0.0785 0.0795
December 0.0817 0.0797 0.0807