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