YEARLY HIGH
0.6978 RWF
YEARLY LOW
0.6661 RWF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.6773 RWF

2012 KPW to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the KPW to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 26, valuing the pair at 0.6978. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 0.6661.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0318 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6674 to the December average rate of 0.6920, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.69% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.6978 was down 85.10% compared to the 2011 peak of 4.6837, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,489 RWF
2011 Average 20,474 RWF
Yearly Trough Low 3,330 RWF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 158.85 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.6944
0.6649
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KPW 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 0.6697, compared to 0.6850 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0152 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.6697
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6850

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was September, with a trading range of 0.0149 RWF (High: 0.6924 / Low: 0.6775). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0023 RWF (High: 0.6684 / Low: 0.6661).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0149
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0023

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 11 straight months. No significant month-over-month rate declines were detected.

Longest Streak 11 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0000

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 0.6920) against the same month in 2011 (average: 1.7406), the exchange rate shifted by -1.0487 (-60.25%).

2012 Avg (December) 0.6920
2011 Avg (December) 1.7406

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.6684 0.6661 0.6674
February 0.6711 0.6663 0.6677
March 0.6729 0.6673 0.6701
April 0.6742 0.6674 0.6704
May 0.6756 0.6666 0.6706
June 0.6767 0.6685 0.6721
July 0.6810 0.6699 0.6765
August 0.6824 0.6765 0.6794
September 0.6924 0.6775 0.6818
October 0.6957 0.6854 0.6897
November 0.6920 0.6879 0.6903
December 0.6978 0.6891 0.6920