2012 KES to RWF Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2012.
2012 KES to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012
During 2012, the KES to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 14, valuing the pair at 7.3550. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 12, dropping to 6.8523.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5027 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 6.9766 to the December average rate of 7.2442, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.84% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 7.3550 was down 0.97% compared to the 2011 peak of 7.4270, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 KES based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.
KES 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 7.1749, compared to 7.2580 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0831 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2012 was January, with a trading range of 0.3183 RWF (High: 7.1706 / Low: 6.8523). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0641 RWF (High: 7.2982 / Low: 7.2341).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween January and March, 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 0.0949 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2012: 7.2772) against the same month in 2011 (average: 7.0804), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1968 (+2.78%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7.1706 | 6.8523 | 6.9766 |
| February | 7.2985 | 7.1698 | 7.2352 |
| March | 7.3550 | 7.2212 | 7.2772 |
| April | 7.2982 | 7.2341 | 7.2594 |
| May | 7.2666 | 6.9696 | 7.1644 |
| June | 7.2961 | 6.9979 | 7.1368 |
| July | 7.2798 | 7.1594 | 7.2325 |
| August | 7.3042 | 7.2367 | 7.2733 |
| September | 7.3051 | 7.1847 | 7.2494 |
| October | 7.3505 | 7.2423 | 7.2910 |
| November | 7.2928 | 7.2106 | 7.2576 |
| December | 7.3038 | 7.2037 | 7.2442 |