YEARLY HIGH
0.6833 RWF
YEARLY LOW
0.6470 RWF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.6627 RWF

2012 CDF to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the CDF to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 26, valuing the pair at 0.6833. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 15, dropping to 0.6470.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0364 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6589 to the December average rate of 0.6729, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.13% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.6833 was up 2.34% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.6677, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,417 RWF
2011 Average 3,274 RWF
Yearly Trough Low 3,235 RWF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 181.76 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.6746
0.6548
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CDF 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 0.6586, compared to 0.6668 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0082 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.6586
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6668

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was December, with a trading range of 0.0174 RWF (High: 0.6833 / Low: 0.6660). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0068 RWF (High: 0.6656 / Low: 0.6588).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0174
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0068

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 8 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0025 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0025

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 0.6729) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.6631), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0098 (+1.47%).

2012 Avg (December) 0.6729
2011 Avg (December) 0.6631

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.6631 0.6479 0.6589
February 0.6636 0.6470 0.6564
March 0.6622 0.6545 0.6582
April 0.6633 0.6550 0.6588
May 0.6623 0.6523 0.6592
June 0.6622 0.6514 0.6599
July 0.6641 0.6565 0.6604
August 0.6656 0.6588 0.6616
September 0.6747 0.6592 0.6639
October 0.6762 0.6671 0.6711
November 0.6741 0.6655 0.6706
December 0.6833 0.6660 0.6729