2012 BOB to RWF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

89.7651 RWF

YEARLY LOW

86.1996 RWF

YEARLY AVERAGE

87.7925 RWF

2012 BOB to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the BOB to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 26, valuing the pair at 89.7651. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 23, dropping to 86.1996.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.5655 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 87.1231 to the December average rate of 89.1352, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.31% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 89.7651 was up 2.85% compared to the 2011 peak of 87.2788, 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 448,826 RWF

2011 Average 428,313 RWF

Yearly Trough Low 430,998 RWF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 17,827.53 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

89.3365

86.9218

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 87.3021, compared to 88.2829 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.9808 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 87.3021

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 88.2829

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 2.1384 RWF (High: 88.3380 / Low: 86.1996). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2896 RWF (High: 87.7173 / Low: 87.4278).

May Spread (Volatile) ±2.1384

August Spread (Stable) ±0.2896

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.1592 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1592

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 89.1352) against the same month in 2011 (average: 87.0041), the exchange rate shifted by +2.1311 (+2.45%).

2012 Avg (December) 89.1352

2011 Avg (December) 87.0041

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	87.3536	86.8737	87.1231
February	87.7377	86.8870	87.1445
March	87.6616	87.0763	87.3824
April	88.1257	86.9470	87.5409
May	88.3380	86.1996	87.3905
June	88.2826	86.7330	87.2313
July	87.6250	86.3323	87.2943
August	87.7173	87.4278	87.5863
September	89.1628	87.5582	87.9369
October	89.5140	88.2122	88.8494
November	89.2005	88.7723	88.8951
December	89.7651	88.8273	89.1352