YEARLY HIGH
0.0544 RWF
YEARLY LOW
0.0489 RWF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0505 RWF

2012 IRR to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the IRR to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 0.0544. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 23, dropping to 0.0489.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0055 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0534 to the December average rate of 0.0507, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.12% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.0544 was down 17.26% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.0658, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 272 RWF
2011 Average 284 RWF
Yearly Trough Low 244 RWF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 27.73 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.0538
0.0488
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

IRR 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 0.0509, compared to 0.0502 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0007 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0509
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0502

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was February, with a trading range of 0.0024 RWF (High: 0.0532 / Low: 0.0508). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 RWF (High: 0.0499 / Low: 0.0497).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0024
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0003

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0018 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0018

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 0.0534) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.0573), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0039 (-6.82%).

2012 Avg (January) 0.0534
2011 Avg (January) 0.0573

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0544 0.0530 0.0534
February 0.0532 0.0508 0.0516
March 0.0512 0.0509 0.0511
April 0.0514 0.0491 0.0508
May 0.0495 0.0489 0.0492
June 0.0495 0.0492 0.0493
July 0.0498 0.0492 0.0496
August 0.0499 0.0497 0.0498
September 0.0507 0.0499 0.0501
October 0.0508 0.0502 0.0505
November 0.0508 0.0503 0.0505
December 0.0511 0.0504 0.0507