2012 GIP to RWF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1008.6074 RWF

YEARLY LOW

918.5120 RWF

YEARLY AVERAGE

966.8960 RWF

2012 GIP to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the GIP to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 26, valuing the pair at 1008.6074. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 16, dropping to 918.5120.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 90.0954 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 931.7266 to the December average rate of 999.9817, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.33% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 1008.6074 was up 1.08% compared to the 2011 peak of 997.7936, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 5,043,037 RWF

2011 Average 4,784,878 RWF

Yearly Trough Low 4,592,560 RWF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 450,476.85 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

1006.8072

924.9011

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GIP 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 950.4144, compared to 983.3776 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 32.9632 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 950.4144

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 983.3776

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 46.0914 RWF (High: 980.7838 / Low: 934.6924). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 8.6222 RWF (High: 997.0179 / Low: 988.3958).

May Spread (Volatile) ±46.0914

November Spread (Stable) ±8.6222

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 21.6548 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -21.6548

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 999.9817) against the same month in 2011 (average: 936.5873), the exchange rate shifted by +63.3943 (+6.77%).

2012 Avg (December) 999.9817

2011 Avg (December) 936.5873

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	948.1567	918.5120	931.7266
February	960.2578	940.1822	950.2146
March	964.2825	941.0222	954.4262
April	981.1024	951.4167	965.7178
May	980.7838	934.6924	961.0280
June	949.3337	927.2094	939.3732
July	968.3913	945.9807	959.6064
August	975.5637	963.2633	969.0391
September	1000.8844	974.5255	984.4677
October	1005.2398	987.1189	994.8558
November	997.0179	988.3958	992.3152
December	1008.6074	993.8339	999.9817