YEARLY HIGH
167.9923 RWF
YEARLY LOW
149.2760 RWF
YEARLY AVERAGE
158.2707 RWF

2012 ILS to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the ILS to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 26, valuing the pair at 167.9923. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 26, dropping to 149.2760.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 18.7163 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 157.7133 to the December average rate of 164.8463, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.52% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 167.9923 was down 5.42% compared to the 2011 peak of 177.6176, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 839,961 RWF
2011 Average 834,979 RWF
Yearly Trough Low 746,380 RWF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 93,581.36 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

166.0892
151.1747
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ILS 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 158.8522, compared to 157.6891 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.1632 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 158.8522
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 157.6891

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was September, with a trading range of 7.1956 RWF (High: 159.1366 / Low: 151.9410). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.8098 RWF (High: 162.7397 / Low: 159.9299).

September Spread (Volatile) ±7.1956
April Spread (Stable) ±2.8098

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and October, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 3.2147 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -3.2147

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 164.8463) against the same month in 2011 (average: 158.8585), the exchange rate shifted by +5.9878 (+3.77%).

2012 Avg (December) 164.8463
2011 Avg (December) 158.8585

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 160.9923 155.5836 157.7133
February 162.2403 159.2397 160.8033
March 162.8804 157.9375 160.2958
April 162.7397 159.9299 161.0056
May 160.4574 155.2682 157.7909
June 156.8528 153.4992 155.5046
July 154.9707 149.2760 152.7143
August 154.5129 150.8616 152.4176
September 159.1366 151.9410 155.6784
October 163.1149 159.0592 161.1250
November 162.8935 156.5558 159.3530
December 167.9923 162.0615 164.8463