YEARLY HIGH
0.3909 HUF
YEARLY LOW
0.3385 HUF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3612 HUF

2016 RWF to HUF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the RWF to HUF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 6, valuing the pair at 0.3909. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 9, dropping to 0.3385.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0524 HUF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3863 to the December average rate of 0.3588, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.11% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.3909 was down 5.70% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.4145, 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 1,954 HUF
2015 Average 1,961 HUF
Yearly Trough Low 1,692 HUF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 261.97 HUF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.3905
0.3394
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RWF to HUF 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 0.3698, compared to 0.3526 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0172 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3698
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3526

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 0.0396 HUF (High: 0.3873 / Low: 0.3477). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0080 HUF (High: 0.3909 / Low: 0.3829).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0396
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0080

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0193 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0193

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 0.3863) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.3930), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0067 (-1.71%).

2016 Avg (January) 0.3863
2015 Avg (January) 0.3930

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3909 0.3829 0.3863
February 0.3815 0.3646 0.3705
March 0.3758 0.3589 0.3687
April 0.3663 0.3541 0.3609
May 0.3786 0.3548 0.3659
June 0.3873 0.3477 0.3663
July 0.3790 0.3566 0.3683
August 0.3555 0.3409 0.3490
September 0.3469 0.3386 0.3436
October 0.3538 0.3385 0.3452
November 0.3608 0.3387 0.3506
December 0.3650 0.3516 0.3588