YEARLY HIGH
636.0713 RWF
YEARLY LOW
580.0398 RWF
YEARLY AVERAGE
610.0053 RWF

2012 CAD to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the CAD to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 7, valuing the pair at 636.0713. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 4, dropping to 580.0398.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 56.0315 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 592.3971 to the December average rate of 628.7897, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.14% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 636.0713 was up 0.54% compared to the 2011 peak of 632.6406, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,180,357 RWF
2011 Average 3,019,109 RWF
Yearly Trough Low 2,900,199 RWF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 280,157.35 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

633.0817
584.3673
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CAD 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 599.2948, compared to 620.7158 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 21.4210 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 599.2948
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 620.7158

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 27.8062 RWF (High: 613.5995 / Low: 585.7932). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 7.1783 RWF (High: 626.9644 / Low: 619.7861).

May Spread (Volatile) ±27.8062
November Spread (Stable) ±7.1783

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 10.0400 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -10.0400

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2012: 629.0222) against the same month in 2011 (average: 584.8491), the exchange rate shifted by +44.1731 (+7.55%).

2012 Avg (October) 629.0222
2011 Avg (October) 584.8491

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 600.8520 585.2858 592.3971
February 607.8273 598.4793 602.3695
March 610.9759 602.3284 607.0639
April 613.7026 599.7494 607.7757
May 613.5995 585.7932 597.7357
June 594.1857 580.0398 588.4268
July 608.4928 591.3462 600.7268
August 620.3257 608.6720 615.8733
September 633.9529 617.8394 626.8100
October 636.0713 619.9740 629.0222
November 626.9644 619.7861 623.0728
December 634.0359 622.5844 628.7897