YEARLY HIGH
366.8515 RWF
YEARLY LOW
310.4666 RWF
YEARLY AVERAGE
330.1205 RWF

2012 GHS to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the GHS to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 5, valuing the pair at 366.8515. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 9, dropping to 310.4666.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 56.3849 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 355.3850 to the December average rate of 328.4155, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.59% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 366.8515 was down 15.66% compared to the 2011 peak of 434.9901, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,834,258 RWF
2011 Average 1,933,646 RWF
Yearly Trough Low 1,552,333 RWF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 281,924.63 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

359.7317
307.5710
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GHS 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 337.8902, compared to 322.3507 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 15.5396 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 337.8902
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 322.3507

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was January, with a trading range of 23.1363 RWF (High: 366.8515 / Low: 343.7152). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.4543 RWF (High: 313.9209 / Low: 310.4666).

January Spread (Volatile) ±23.1363
July Spread (Stable) ±3.4543

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and November, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 13.4511 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -13.4511

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 355.3850) against the same month in 2011 (average: 395.5152), the exchange rate shifted by -40.1302 (-10.15%).

2012 Avg (January) 355.3850
2011 Avg (January) 395.5152

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 366.8515 343.7152 355.3850
February 358.5953 346.4319 355.0386
March 358.7305 338.5999 346.8716
April 340.3371 324.8504 334.0047
May 327.1942 316.3887 320.5536
June 321.1508 311.9215 315.4879
July 313.9209 310.4666 311.9177
August 317.0971 311.6947 314.3257
September 328.0265 316.5531 321.5645
October 333.2830 325.8471 328.8245
November 330.9981 325.8080 329.0561
December 331.1123 325.6739 328.4155