YEARLY HIGH
7.0170 RWF
YEARLY LOW
6.7219 RWF
YEARLY AVERAGE
6.9007 RWF

2012 JMD to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the JMD to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 13, valuing the pair at 7.0170. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 30, dropping to 6.7219.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2951 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 6.9711 to the December average rate of 6.7736, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.83% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 7.0170 was down 0.31% compared to the 2011 peak of 7.0392, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 35,085 RWF
2011 Average 34,740 RWF
Yearly Trough Low 33,609 RWF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,475.60 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

6.9908
6.7538
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

JMD 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 6.9464, compared to 6.8551 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0913 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 6.9464
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 6.8551

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was October, with a trading range of 0.1201 RWF (High: 6.9661 / Low: 6.8460). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0253 RWF (High: 6.8738 / Low: 6.8485).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.1201
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0253

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and April, 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0714 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0714

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2012: 6.9621) against the same month in 2011 (average: 6.8738), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0883 (+1.28%).

2012 Avg (February) 6.9621
2011 Avg (February) 6.8738

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 6.9973 6.9363 6.9711
February 7.0170 6.9288 6.9621
March 7.0016 6.9246 6.9625
April 7.0121 6.9233 6.9626
May 6.9899 6.8755 6.9328
June 6.9289 6.8431 6.8874
July 6.9044 6.8453 6.8772
August 6.8738 6.8485 6.8618
September 6.9624 6.8448 6.8723
October 6.9661 6.8460 6.9008
November 6.8699 6.8123 6.8450
December 6.8205 6.7219 6.7736