YEARLY HIGH
13.1510 RWF
YEARLY LOW
11.6697 RWF
YEARLY AVERAGE
12.4389 RWF

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.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 65,755 RWF
2011 Average 67,554 RWF
Yearly Trough Low 58,349 RWF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 7,406.39 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

13.1335
11.7823
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

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)

Seasonal

The 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.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 12.5817
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 12.2961

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The 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).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.8107
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0539

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.5370

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing 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%).

2012 Avg (January) 13.0209
2011 Avg (January) 13.8178

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