YEARLY HIGH
6.5591 RWF
YEARLY LOW
6.1408 RWF
YEARLY AVERAGE
6.3891 RWF

2012 AOA to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the AOA to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 25, valuing the pair at 6.5591. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 14, dropping to 6.1408.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4183 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 6.3234 to the December average rate of 6.5014, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.82% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 6.5591 was up 1.29% compared to the 2011 peak of 6.4757, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 32,796 RWF
2011 Average 31,902 RWF
Yearly Trough Low 30,704 RWF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,091.65 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

6.5217
6.2795
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AOA 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 6.3383, compared to 6.4398 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1014 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 6.3383
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 6.4398

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was July, with a trading range of 0.2782 RWF (High: 6.4191 / Low: 6.1408). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0436 RWF (High: 6.3451 / Low: 6.3016).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.2782
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0436

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and October, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0511 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0511

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2012: 6.5015) against the same month in 2011 (average: 6.2948), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2068 (+3.28%).

2012 Avg (October) 6.5015
2011 Avg (October) 6.2948

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 6.3451 6.3016 6.3234
February 6.3598 6.3012 6.3246
March 6.3978 6.3095 6.3473
April 6.3851 6.3106 6.3433
May 6.3860 6.2998 6.3406
June 6.3962 6.3269 6.3508
July 6.4191 6.1408 6.2997
August 6.4389 6.3823 6.4081
September 6.5314 6.3915 6.4284
October 6.5591 6.4633 6.5015
November 6.5202 6.4761 6.4995
December 6.5547 6.4718 6.5014