YEARLY HIGH
0.0757 RWF
YEARLY LOW
0.0711 RWF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0730 RWF

2012 BYR to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the BYR to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 20, valuing the pair at 0.0757. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 16, dropping to 0.0711.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0045 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0716 to the December average rate of 0.0725, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.36% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.0757 was down 62.11% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.1997, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 378 RWF
2011 Average 770 RWF
Yearly Trough Low 356 RWF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 22.75 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.0752
0.0712
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BYR 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 0.0733, compared to 0.0727 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0007 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0733
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0727

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0035 RWF (High: 0.0752 / Low: 0.0717). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0007 RWF (High: 0.0729 / Low: 0.0723).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0035
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0007

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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0012 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0012

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2012: 0.0749) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.1958), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1209 (-61.77%).

2012 Avg (April) 0.0749
2011 Avg (April) 0.1958

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0720 0.0711 0.0716
February 0.0747 0.0713 0.0727
March 0.0753 0.0734 0.0744
April 0.0757 0.0740 0.0749
May 0.0752 0.0717 0.0739
June 0.0737 0.0717 0.0727
July 0.0735 0.0720 0.0727
August 0.0736 0.0726 0.0732
September 0.0731 0.0719 0.0725
October 0.0733 0.0717 0.0726
November 0.0729 0.0723 0.0725
December 0.0732 0.0720 0.0725