YEARLY HIGH
1014.9727 RWF
YEARLY LOW
918.6316 RWF
YEARLY AVERAGE
966.3560 RWF

2012 GBP to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the GBP to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 19, valuing the pair at 1014.9727. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 16, dropping to 918.6316.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 96.3410 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 931.6588 to the December average rate of 1004.7580, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.85% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 1014.9727 was up 1.80% compared to the 2011 peak of 997.0500, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 5,074,863 RWF
2011 Average 4,786,306 RWF
Yearly Trough Low 4,593,158 RWF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 481,705.25 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

1012.0679
924.3489
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GBP 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 950.4620, compared to 982.2500 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 31.7880 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 950.4620
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 982.2500

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 46.1639 RWF (High: 980.1488 / Low: 933.9849). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 17.6550 RWF (High: 957.9890 / Low: 940.3340).

May Spread (Volatile) ±46.1639
February Spread (Stable) ±17.6550

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 20.9889 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -20.9889

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 1004.7580) against the same month in 2011 (average: 935.9183), the exchange rate shifted by +68.8397 (+7.36%).

2012 Avg (December) 1004.7580
2011 Avg (December) 935.9183

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 948.0476 918.6316 931.6588
February 957.9890 940.3340 949.9043
March 967.6019 942.2793 954.3975
April 980.9048 951.2193 965.8913
May 980.1488 933.9849 960.9546
June 949.4284 927.2193 939.9657
July 960.1422 939.5351 949.7905
August 971.8518 951.5191 961.0439
September 1007.2321 972.0904 988.3501
October 1009.8021 988.4960 997.9382
November 1002.3628 984.3093 991.6194
December 1014.9727 995.0711 1004.7580