YEARLY HIGH
100.5880 RWF
YEARLY LOW
94.5915 RWF
YEARLY AVERAGE
96.6118 RWF

2012 CNY to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the CNY to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 26, valuing the pair at 100.5880. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 20, dropping to 94.5915.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.9965 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 95.1044 to the December average rate of 99.7776, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.91% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 100.5880 was up 5.71% compared to the 2011 peak of 95.1528, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,514,700 RWF
2011 Average 2,309,164 RWF
Yearly Trough Low 2,364,788 RWF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 149,911.33 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

100.2501
94.5805
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CNY 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 95.3861, compared to 97.8375 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.4514 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 95.3861
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 97.8375

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was September, with a trading range of 3.0372 RWF (High: 99.1507 / Low: 96.1135). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.5073 RWF (High: 95.3696 / Low: 94.8623).

September Spread (Volatile) ±3.0372
January Spread (Stable) ±0.5073

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.4349 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4349

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 99.7776) against the same month in 2011 (average: 94.5915), the exchange rate shifted by +5.1862 (+5.48%).

2012 Avg (December) 99.7776
2011 Avg (December) 94.5915

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 95.3696 94.8623 95.1044
February 95.9509 94.9897 95.3793
March 96.1335 94.9445 95.5578
April 96.3058 95.2070 95.7341
May 96.1357 94.7406 95.4878
June 95.6871 94.5915 95.0529
July 96.0839 94.9580 95.5535
August 96.4954 95.6286 96.1511
September 99.1507 96.1135 97.0638
October 100.2413 98.1538 98.9328
November 99.8212 99.2684 99.5462
December 100.5880 99.1735 99.7776