YEARLY HIGH
424.2521 RWF
YEARLY LOW
377.3695 RWF
YEARLY AVERAGE
400.4677 RWF

2012 BGN to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the BGN to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 26, valuing the pair at 424.2521. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 24, dropping to 377.3695.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 46.8826 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 395.8725 to the December average rate of 417.5521, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.48% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 424.2521 was down 6.76% compared to the 2011 peak of 455.0220, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,121,261 RWF
2011 Average 2,123,892 RWF
Yearly Trough Low 1,886,848 RWF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 234,412.99 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

421.0569
378.9996
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BGN 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 399.3446, compared to 401.5908 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.2461 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 399.3446
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 401.5908

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 24.4665 RWF (High: 407.6021 / Low: 383.1356). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 8.7015 RWF (High: 415.6797 / Low: 406.9782).

May Spread (Volatile) ±24.4665
October Spread (Stable) ±8.7015

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 10.4644 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -10.4644

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 417.5521) against the same month in 2011 (average: 403.9845), the exchange rate shifted by +13.5676 (+3.36%).

2012 Avg (December) 417.5521
2011 Avg (December) 403.9845

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 404.7755 388.1391 395.8725
February 413.6623 399.2197 405.8551
March 412.7853 401.2413 406.7225
April 412.4061 401.0276 405.6955
May 407.6021 383.1356 395.2311
June 392.8159 380.3399 386.6912
July 390.0192 377.3695 382.5044
August 394.3484 382.1945 387.2685
September 410.9486 393.1825 403.1780
October 415.6797 406.9782 411.6883
November 412.7751 403.1440 407.3534
December 424.2521 410.0853 417.5521