YEARLY HIGH
87.2788 RWF
YEARLY LOW
84.0936 RWF
YEARLY AVERAGE
85.6604 RWF

2011 BOB to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the BOB to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 14, valuing the pair at 87.2788. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 10, dropping to 84.0936.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.1851 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 85.0726 to the December average rate of 87.0041, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.27% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 87.2788 was up 1.97% compared to the 2010 peak of 85.5943, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 436,394 RWF
2010 Average 415,167 RWF
Yearly Trough Low 420,468 RWF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 15,925.62 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

87.1973
84.8794
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BOB 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 85.3378, compared to 85.9831 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.6453 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 85.3378
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 85.9831

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was January, with a trading range of 2.2139 RWF (High: 86.3075 / Low: 84.0936). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.6385 RWF (High: 87.2788 / Low: 86.6403).

January Spread (Volatile) ±2.2139
December Spread (Stable) ±0.6385

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.3047 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3047

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2011: 87.0041) against the same month in 2010 (average: 84.8219), the exchange rate shifted by +2.1822 (+2.57%).

2011 Avg (December) 87.0041
2010 Avg (December) 84.8219

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 86.3075 84.0936 85.0726
February 86.0818 84.6652 85.2598
March 85.8209 84.8519 85.3021
April 85.8000 84.5937 85.3022
May 86.5023 84.8729 85.3571
June 86.7034 85.0874 85.7331
July 86.8560 84.7694 85.6974
August 86.7958 84.9368 85.7414
September 86.8525 84.7954 85.7267
October 86.6290 84.5511 85.4219
November 87.1868 84.9963 86.3069
December 87.2788 86.6403 87.0041