2012 GTQ to RWF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

79.6841 RWF

YEARLY LOW

76.3195 RWF

YEARLY AVERAGE

77.8019 RWF

2012 GTQ to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the GTQ to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 24, valuing the pair at 79.6841. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 8, dropping to 76.3195.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.3646 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 76.8653 to the December average rate of 78.9116, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.66% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 79.6841 was up 0.71% compared to the 2011 peak of 79.1242, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 398,420 RWF

2011 Average 383,277 RWF

Yearly Trough Low 381,597 RWF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 16,822.92 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

79.2912

76.6447

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GTQ 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 77.4674, compared to 78.1364 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.6690 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 77.4674

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 78.1364

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was October, with a trading range of 2.2809 RWF (High: 79.6841 / Low: 77.4031). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.0002 RWF (High: 79.4466 / Low: 78.4465).

October Spread (Volatile) ±2.2809

December Spread (Stable) ±1.0002

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.7616 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.7616

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2012: 78.3890) against the same month in 2011 (average: 76.0366), the exchange rate shifted by +2.3525 (+3.09%).

2012 Avg (October) 78.3890

2011 Avg (October) 76.0366

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	77.3259	76.3195	76.8653
February	77.8043	76.6390	77.2814
March	78.6862	77.2992	77.9625
April	78.9617	77.4612	77.9763
May	78.3720	77.1584	77.5764
June	77.8944	76.5733	77.1425
July	78.1466	76.9536	77.7592
August	78.1050	77.1013	77.7246
September	77.9284	76.4471	76.9630
October	79.6841	77.4031	78.3890
November	79.5175	78.3091	79.0707
December	79.4466	78.4465	78.9116