YEARLY HIGH
0.0934 RWF
YEARLY LOW
0.0771 RWF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0864 RWF

2011 GNF to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the GNF to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 6, valuing the pair at 0.0934. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 6, dropping to 0.0771.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0163 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0824 to the December average rate of 0.0866, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.12% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 0.0934 was down 20.51% compared to the 2010 peak of 0.1175, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 467 RWF
2010 Average 531 RWF
Yearly Trough Low 386 RWF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 81.29 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

0.0912
0.0802
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GNF 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 0.0843, compared to 0.0886 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0043 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0843
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0886

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was January, with a trading range of 0.0080 RWF (High: 0.0860 / Low: 0.0781). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0009 RWF (High: 0.0849 / Low: 0.0840).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0080
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0009

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0020 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0020

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2011: 0.0903) against the same month in 2010 (average: 0.1004), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0101 (-10.08%).

2011 Avg (September) 0.0903
2010 Avg (September) 0.1004

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0860 0.0781 0.0824
February 0.0827 0.0771 0.0811
March 0.0849 0.0782 0.0837
April 0.0849 0.0840 0.0846
May 0.0900 0.0825 0.0845
June 0.0900 0.0884 0.0893
July 0.0899 0.0886 0.0893
August 0.0905 0.0851 0.0887
September 0.0934 0.0873 0.0903
October 0.0901 0.0866 0.0883
November 0.0904 0.0862 0.0882
December 0.0893 0.0854 0.0866