YEARLY HIGH
1014.1970 RWF
YEARLY LOW
918.2827 RWF
YEARLY AVERAGE
966.3819 RWF

2012 FKP to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the FKP to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 19, valuing the pair at 1014.1970. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 16, dropping to 918.2827.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 95.9142 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 931.7092 to the December average rate of 1004.9131, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.86% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 1014.1970 was up 1.76% compared to the 2011 peak of 996.6478, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 5,070,985 RWF
2011 Average 4,786,264 RWF
Yearly Trough Low 4,591,414 RWF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 479,571.23 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

1012.2335
924.3888
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

FKP 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 950.4905, compared to 982.2733 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 31.7828 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 950.4905
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 982.2733

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 46.2913 RWF (High: 980.7901 / Low: 934.4988). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 17.4957 RWF (High: 1002.2609 / Low: 984.7652).

May Spread (Volatile) ±46.2913
November Spread (Stable) ±17.4957

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 20.9890 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -20.9890

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 1004.9131) against the same month in 2011 (average: 936.0907), the exchange rate shifted by +68.8224 (+7.35%).

2012 Avg (December) 1004.9131
2011 Avg (December) 936.0907

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 948.3795 918.2827 931.7092
February 960.5050 940.1056 950.1677
March 964.3701 941.5500 954.4464
April 981.3351 951.5870 965.7515
May 980.7901 934.4988 960.9285
June 949.7175 927.2193 939.9395
July 960.1422 938.9456 949.8085
August 971.7161 951.6424 960.9370
September 1007.2321 972.0904 988.3950
October 1009.6979 988.5007 997.8997
November 1002.2609 984.7652 991.6863
December 1014.1970 995.0711 1004.9131