YEARLY HIGH
1.2533 RWF
YEARLY LOW
1.1703 RWF
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.2125 RWF

2012 CRC to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the CRC to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 23, valuing the pair at 1.2533. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 8, dropping to 1.1703.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0830 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.1834 to the December average rate of 1.2428, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.02% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 1.2533 was up 3.71% compared to the 2011 peak of 1.2084, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 6,266 RWF
2011 Average 5,947 RWF
Yearly Trough Low 5,852 RWF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 414.76 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

1.2499
1.1724
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CRC 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 1.1921, compared to 1.2329 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0408 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.1921
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.2329

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was December, with a trading range of 0.0381 RWF (High: 1.2533 / Low: 1.2152). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0074 RWF (High: 1.2482 / Low: 1.2408).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0381
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0074

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 9 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0045 points.

Longest Streak 9 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0045

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 1.2428) against the same month in 2011 (average: 1.1969), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0459 (+3.83%).

2012 Avg (December) 1.2428
2011 Avg (December) 1.1969

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.1914 1.1703 1.1834
February 1.1862 1.1709 1.1789
March 1.1983 1.1726 1.1870
April 1.2122 1.1857 1.1960
May 1.2113 1.1828 1.1980
June 1.2220 1.1966 1.2094
July 1.2235 1.2044 1.2163
August 1.2263 1.2182 1.2239
September 1.2455 1.2210 1.2286
October 1.2510 1.2341 1.2425
November 1.2482 1.2408 1.2434
December 1.2533 1.2152 1.2428