2012 CHF to RWF Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2012.
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.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 CHF based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.
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)
SeasonalThe 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.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe 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).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing 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%).
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 |