2011 BAM to RWF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

453.7366 RWF

YEARLY LOW

389.3088 RWF

YEARLY AVERAGE

424.4395 RWF

2011 BAM to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the BAM to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 4, valuing the pair at 453.7366. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 10, dropping to 389.3088.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 64.4278 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 405.9018 to the December average rate of 403.9301, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.49% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 453.7366 was up 6.65% compared to the 2010 peak of 425.4298, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,268,683 RWF

2010 Average 1,971,911 RWF

Yearly Trough Low 1,946,544 RWF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 322,139.08 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

444.2369

400.2658

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BAM 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 427.5879, compared to 421.2911 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 6.2968 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 427.5879

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 421.2911

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was January, with a trading range of 30.9654 RWF (High: 420.2742 / Low: 389.3088). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 10.9657 RWF (High: 442.6973 / Low: 431.7315).

January Spread (Volatile) ±30.9654

August Spread (Stable) ±10.9657

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 17.2697 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -17.2697

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2011: 436.9670) against the same month in 2010 (average: 372.0564), the exchange rate shifted by +64.9106 (+17.45%).

2011 Avg (May) 436.9670

2010 Avg (May) 372.0564

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	420.2742	389.3088	405.9018
February	422.7344	410.9267	416.3226
March	433.1020	420.6838	426.9294
April	452.7769	431.8818	440.5727
May	453.7366	427.2170	436.9670
June	447.4839	430.8639	438.8341
July	441.8492	426.7691	435.4870
August	442.6973	431.7315	436.4913
September	437.8389	408.9187	419.2217
October	432.0547	402.2945	417.8884
November	422.7885	404.2788	414.7282
December	413.9311	395.4692	403.9301