YEARLY HIGH
34.8063 RWF
YEARLY LOW
33.8823 RWF
YEARLY AVERAGE
34.3154 RWF

2012 ETB to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the ETB to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 5, valuing the pair at 34.8063. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 9, dropping to 33.8823.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.9240 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 34.7052 to the December average rate of 34.1558, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.58% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 34.8063 was down 26.26% compared to the 2011 peak of 47.2031, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 174,032 RWF
2011 Average 190,344 RWF
Yearly Trough Low 169,412 RWF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,620.01 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

34.7704
33.9873
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ETB 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 34.4882, compared to 34.1425 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.3456 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 34.4882
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 34.1425

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was September, with a trading range of 0.4967 RWF (High: 34.4575 / Low: 33.9608). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1599 RWF (High: 34.3003 / Low: 34.1404).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.4967
November Spread (Stable) ±0.1599

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and October, 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 0.2242 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2242

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 34.7052) against the same month in 2011 (average: 46.7133), the exchange rate shifted by -12.0081 (-25.71%).

2012 Avg (January) 34.7052
2011 Avg (January) 46.7133

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 34.8063 34.6143 34.7052
February 34.7658 34.4906 34.6117
March 34.7975 34.3432 34.5832
April 34.7774 34.3947 34.5444
May 34.5442 34.0587 34.3202
June 34.4082 34.0531 34.1645
July 34.1627 33.8823 34.0526
August 34.1557 33.9848 34.0533
September 34.4575 33.9608 34.0650
October 34.5494 34.0587 34.3136
November 34.3003 34.1404 34.2150
December 34.3553 34.0126 34.1558