YEARLY HIGH
3.2326 COP
YEARLY LOW
2.8256 COP
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.9483 COP

2012 RWF to COP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the RWF to COP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 3.2326. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 26, dropping to 2.8256.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4070 COP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.0772 to the December average rate of 2.8783, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.46% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 3.2326 was down 2.74% compared to the 2011 peak of 3.3238, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 16,163 COP
2011 Average 15,481 COP
Yearly Trough Low 14,128 COP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,035.02 COP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

3.0971
2.8584
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RWF to COP 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 2.9736, compared to 2.9231 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0505 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.9736
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.9231

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was January, with a trading range of 0.2275 COP (High: 3.2326 / Low: 3.0051). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0287 COP (High: 2.9446 / Low: 2.9160).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.2275
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0287

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.1110 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1110

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 3.0772) against the same month in 2011 (average: 3.1482), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0710 (-2.26%).

2012 Avg (January) 3.0772
2011 Avg (January) 3.1482

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.2326 3.0051 3.0772
February 2.9931 2.9363 2.9662
March 2.9541 2.9055 2.9264
April 2.9777 2.9131 2.9366
May 3.0573 2.9139 2.9733
June 3.0374 2.9145 2.9618
July 2.9832 2.9073 2.9306
August 2.9893 2.9183 2.9520
September 2.9810 2.8867 2.9395
October 2.9495 2.8847 2.9079
November 2.9446 2.9160 2.9303
December 2.9243 2.8256 2.8783