YEARLY HIGH
102.6000 RWF
YEARLY LOW
98.1819 RWF
YEARLY AVERAGE
100.4296 RWF

2012 EGP to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the EGP to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 25, valuing the pair at 102.6000. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 98.1819.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.4181 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 99.4747 to the December average rate of 101.1045, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.64% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 102.6000 was down 0.83% compared to the 2011 peak of 103.4556, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 513,000 RWF
2011 Average 502,034 RWF
Yearly Trough Low 490,910 RWF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 22,090.45 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

102.0248
99.2429
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

EGP 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 99.8121, compared to 101.0472 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.2351 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 99.8121
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 101.0472

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was December, with a trading range of 3.6193 RWF (High: 101.8013 / Low: 98.1819). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4676 RWF (High: 99.6964 / Low: 99.2287).

December Spread (Volatile) ±3.6193
January Spread (Stable) ±0.4676

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and November, 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.6885 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.6885

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2012: 101.7590) against the same month in 2011 (average: 99.8991), the exchange rate shifted by +1.8599 (+1.86%).

2012 Avg (October) 101.7590
2011 Avg (October) 99.8991

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 99.6964 99.2287 99.4747
February 100.0813 99.3206 99.5762
March 100.2887 99.5569 99.9227
April 100.5278 99.5212 99.9335
May 100.6175 99.3743 99.9193
June 100.7025 99.7288 100.0462
July 100.9161 99.6434 100.3976
August 101.0338 100.2121 100.5701
September 102.2754 100.0290 100.6589
October 102.6000 101.0777 101.7590
November 102.4120 101.4023 101.7930
December 101.8013 98.1819 101.1045