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