2012 JPY to RWF Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2012.
2012 JPY to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012
During 2012, the JPY to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 28, valuing the pair at 8.0030. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 7.1782.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.8248 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 7.8050 to the December average rate of 7.4346, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.75% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 8.0030 was up 1.42% compared to the 2011 peak of 7.8906, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 500,000 JPY based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.
JPY to RWF Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 7.5653, compared to 7.7152 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1500 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2012 was February, with a trading range of 0.4768 RWF (High: 7.8986 / Low: 7.4217). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1663 RWF (High: 7.8804 / Low: 7.7141).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween March and October, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.3427 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2012: 7.8486) against the same month in 2011 (average: 7.7483), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1003 (+1.29%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7.8804 | 7.7141 | 7.8050 |
| February | 7.8986 | 7.4217 | 7.6532 |
| March | 7.4580 | 7.1934 | 7.3105 |
| April | 7.5581 | 7.2979 | 7.4196 |
| May | 7.7031 | 7.5018 | 7.5732 |
| June | 7.7467 | 7.5702 | 7.6301 |
| July | 7.8115 | 7.5641 | 7.7072 |
| August | 7.8483 | 7.6784 | 7.7700 |
| September | 8.0030 | 7.7699 | 7.8486 |
| October | 7.9748 | 7.7754 | 7.8582 |
| November | 7.8406 | 7.5234 | 7.6728 |
| December | 7.5823 | 7.1782 | 7.4346 |