2012 AFN to RWF Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2012.
2012 AFN to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012
During 2012, the AFN to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 6, valuing the pair at 13.1510. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 15, dropping to 11.6697.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.4813 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 13.0209 to the December average rate of 12.0986, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.08% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 13.1510 was down 5.92% compared to the 2011 peak of 13.9790, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 AFN based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.
AFN to RWF Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 12.5817, compared to 12.2961 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2856 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2012 was February, with a trading range of 0.8107 RWF (High: 13.0042 / Low: 12.1934). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0539 RWF (High: 12.6651 / Low: 12.6112).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween May and August, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.5370 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 13.0209) against the same month in 2011 (average: 13.8178), the exchange rate shifted by -0.7969 (-5.77%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 13.1510 | 12.9526 | 13.0209 |
| February | 13.0042 | 12.1934 | 12.4839 |
| March | 12.5481 | 12.1696 | 12.4705 |
| April | 12.5758 | 12.4432 | 12.4951 |
| May | 12.5845 | 12.3887 | 12.4922 |
| June | 12.6239 | 12.4778 | 12.5277 |
| July | 12.6751 | 12.4876 | 12.6033 |
| August | 12.6651 | 12.6112 | 12.6458 |
| September | 12.6692 | 12.0913 | 12.4629 |
| October | 12.2364 | 11.9410 | 12.0711 |
| November | 12.0509 | 11.6697 | 11.8949 |
| December | 12.2523 | 11.9223 | 12.0986 |