YEARLY HIGH
20.9215 RWF
YEARLY LOW
18.1319 RWF
YEARLY AVERAGE
19.6291 RWF

2012 GMD to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the GMD to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 20.9215. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 19, dropping to 18.1319.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.7896 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 20.2634 to the December average rate of 20.0828, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.89% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 20.9215 was down 7.60% compared to the 2011 peak of 22.6431, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 104,607 RWF
2011 Average 105,986 RWF
Yearly Trough Low 90,659 RWF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 13,947.94 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

20.5786
18.3522
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GMD 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 19.9460, compared to 19.3123 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.6337 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 19.9460
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 19.3123

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was November, with a trading range of 2.6077 RWF (High: 20.8656 / Low: 18.2580). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4855 RWF (High: 19.6409 / Low: 19.1554).

November Spread (Volatile) ±2.6077
July Spread (Stable) ±0.4855

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2012. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.6434 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.6434

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 20.2634) against the same month in 2011 (average: 21.4465), the exchange rate shifted by -1.1831 (-5.52%).

2012 Avg (January) 20.2634
2011 Avg (January) 21.4465

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 20.9215 19.8395 20.2634
February 20.4547 19.3650 19.8012
March 20.4085 19.5153 19.7706
April 20.9163 20.0011 20.3931
May 20.1332 19.4321 19.8762
June 20.1730 19.1328 19.5713
July 19.6409 19.1554 19.3635
August 19.4229 18.2826 19.2116
September 18.8832 18.2700 18.5682
October 18.9636 18.1319 18.5377
November 20.8656 18.2580 20.1098
December 20.8452 19.0722 20.0828