YEARLY HIGH
353.2267 RWF
YEARLY LOW
289.4570 RWF
YEARLY AVERAGE
313.2282 RWF

2012 BRL to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the BRL to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 24, valuing the pair at 353.2267. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 23, dropping to 289.4570.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 63.7698 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 335.6393 to the December average rate of 299.3535, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.81% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 353.2267 was down 9.09% compared to the 2011 peak of 388.5525, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 25,000 BRL based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 8,830,668 RWF
2011 Average 8,942,877 RWF
Yearly Trough Low 7,236,424 RWF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,594,244.06 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

354.7537
290.0740
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BRL 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 324.6905, compared to 301.7659 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 22.9246 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 324.6905
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 301.7659

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 28.4566 RWF (High: 317.9135 / Low: 289.4570). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 4.3636 RWF (High: 303.3649 / Low: 299.0013).

May Spread (Volatile) ±28.4566
August Spread (Stable) ±4.3636

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 20.8056 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -20.8056

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2012: 349.3637) against the same month in 2011 (average: 358.2393), the exchange rate shifted by -8.8756 (-2.48%).

2012 Avg (February) 349.3637
2011 Avg (February) 358.2393

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 345.1770 320.6902 335.6393
February 353.2267 346.0658 349.3637
March 349.1729 330.0695 336.7556
April 332.4114 319.1911 325.8631
May 317.9135 289.4570 305.0575
June 299.3109 290.2041 295.4640
July 303.6922 296.1195 300.1771
August 303.3649 299.0013 301.7020
September 307.5591 299.5906 302.7471
October 308.9966 302.5033 305.7420
November 306.5157 294.0816 300.8736
December 306.3979 290.6477 299.3535