YEARLY HIGH
0.0899 RWF
YEARLY LOW
0.0847 RWF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0865 RWF

2012 GNF to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the GNF to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 18, valuing the pair at 0.0899. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 14, dropping to 0.0847.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0051 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0863 to the December average rate of 0.0882, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.14% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.0899 was down 3.80% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.0934, 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 449 RWF
2011 Average 432 RWF
Yearly Trough Low 424 RWF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 25.64 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.0885
0.0851
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 0.0862, compared to 0.0868 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0006 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0862
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0868

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0042 RWF (High: 0.0898 / Low: 0.0855). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0009 RWF (High: 0.0869 / Low: 0.0860).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0042
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0009

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0014 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0014

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 0.0882) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.0866), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0016 (+1.85%).

2012 Avg (December) 0.0882
2011 Avg (December) 0.0866

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0869 0.0860 0.0863
February 0.0877 0.0862 0.0870
March 0.0886 0.0850 0.0856
April 0.0876 0.0853 0.0861
May 0.0898 0.0855 0.0866
June 0.0867 0.0849 0.0859
July 0.0861 0.0847 0.0854
August 0.0860 0.0851 0.0855
September 0.0885 0.0851 0.0866
October 0.0890 0.0864 0.0875
November 0.0884 0.0869 0.0875
December 0.0899 0.0869 0.0882