YEARLY HIGH
687.6319 RWF
YEARLY LOW
614.0672 RWF
YEARLY AVERAGE
650.4820 RWF

2012 CHF to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the CHF to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 26, valuing the pair at 687.6319. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 24, dropping to 614.0672.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 73.5647 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 640.2571 to the December average rate of 676.0978, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.60% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 687.6319 was down 15.98% compared to the 2011 peak of 818.4215, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,438,159 RWF
2011 Average 3,377,972 RWF
Yearly Trough Low 3,070,336 RWF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 367,823.35 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

681.3875
617.9111
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CHF 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 649.1936, compared to 651.7704 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.5768 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 649.1936
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 651.7704

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 41.6499 RWF (High: 664.9677 / Low: 623.3178). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 14.1043 RWF (High: 672.1085 / Low: 658.0043).

May Spread (Volatile) ±41.6499
October Spread (Stable) ±14.1043

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 17.3133 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -17.3133

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 676.0978) against the same month in 2011 (average: 643.7628), the exchange rate shifted by +32.3350 (+5.02%).

2012 Avg (December) 676.0978
2011 Avg (December) 643.7628

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 656.8437 628.2896 640.2571
February 673.6321 650.8664 658.7792
March 670.6391 649.3357 660.4808
April 669.8549 652.8912 660.8146
May 664.9677 623.3178 643.5013
June 636.9829 622.4389 631.3289
July 634.5446 614.0672 623.2008
August 642.1401 624.4584 631.1707
September 663.5892 639.9268 652.9713
October 672.1085 658.0043 665.8489
November 670.4226 654.3831 661.3329
December 687.6319 664.7121 676.0978