YEARLY HIGH
0.5862 RWF
YEARLY LOW
0.5089 RWF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.5416 RWF

2012 KRW to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the KRW to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 29, valuing the pair at 0.5862. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 27, dropping to 0.5089.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0773 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5257 to the December average rate of 0.5791, the exchange rate registered a net change of 10.14% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.5862 was up 3.05% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.5689, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,931,142 RWF
2011 Average 2,697,120 RWF
Yearly Trough Low 2,544,688 RWF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 386,453.51 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.5850
0.5135
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KRW 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 0.5281, compared to 0.5551 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0270 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5281
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5551

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0260 RWF (High: 0.5350 / Low: 0.5089). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0061 RWF (High: 0.5743 / Low: 0.5683).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0260
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0061

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0099 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0099

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 0.5791) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.5225), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0566 (+10.83%).

2012 Avg (December) 0.5791
2011 Avg (December) 0.5225

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.5360 0.5168 0.5257
February 0.5389 0.5317 0.5350
March 0.5391 0.5296 0.5355
April 0.5395 0.5262 0.5314
May 0.5350 0.5089 0.5215
June 0.5300 0.5110 0.5194
July 0.5395 0.5277 0.5329
August 0.5433 0.5369 0.5401
September 0.5602 0.5380 0.5463
October 0.5702 0.5545 0.5613
November 0.5743 0.5683 0.5712
December 0.5862 0.5730 0.5791