YEARLY HIGH
13.7478 RWF
YEARLY LOW
12.7064 RWF
YEARLY AVERAGE
13.0575 RWF

2012 KGS to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the KGS to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 30, valuing the pair at 13.7478. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 23, dropping to 12.7064.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.0415 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 12.8683 to the December average rate of 13.1395, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.11% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 13.7478 was up 1.74% compared to the 2011 peak of 13.5125, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 68,739 RWF
2011 Average 64,746 RWF
Yearly Trough Low 63,532 RWF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,207.43 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

13.6641
12.7481
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KGS 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 12.8645, compared to 13.2505 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.3859 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 12.8645
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 13.2505

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was September, with a trading range of 0.7531 RWF (High: 13.7375 / Low: 12.9844). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1058 RWF (High: 13.1981 / Low: 13.0923).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.7531
November Spread (Stable) ±0.1058

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and August, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.2084 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2084

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2012: 13.5877) against the same month in 2011 (average: 13.3535), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2342 (+1.75%).

2012 Avg (August) 13.5877
2011 Avg (August) 13.3535

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 12.9434 12.7892 12.8683
February 12.9214 12.7930 12.8464
March 13.0075 12.8467 12.9251
April 13.0061 12.8119 12.8969
May 12.8929 12.7064 12.8262
June 12.9069 12.7388 12.8244
July 13.5300 12.7902 13.0552
August 13.7478 13.4994 13.5877
September 13.7375 12.9844 13.3919
October 13.3016 13.0927 13.1835
November 13.1981 13.0923 13.1450
December 13.2281 13.0675 13.1395