YEARLY HIGH
0.0791 RWF
YEARLY LOW
0.0748 RWF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0763 RWF

2012 LAK to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the LAK to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 19, valuing the pair at 0.0791. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 12, dropping to 0.0748.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0043 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0750 to the December average rate of 0.0780, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.90% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.0791 was up 5.16% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.0752, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 396 RWF
2011 Average 372 RWF
Yearly Trough Low 374 RWF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 21.48 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.0782
0.0747
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LAK 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 0.0755, compared to 0.0770 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0016 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0755
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0770

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was July, with a trading range of 0.0037 RWF (High: 0.0791 / Low: 0.0755). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0004 RWF (High: 0.0752 / Low: 0.0748).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0037
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0004

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and December, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0002 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0002

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2012: 0.0760) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.0745), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0016 (+2.10%).

2012 Avg (July) 0.0760
2011 Avg (July) 0.0745

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0752 0.0748 0.0750
February 0.0757 0.0749 0.0753
March 0.0760 0.0753 0.0756
April 0.0763 0.0753 0.0757
May 0.0759 0.0750 0.0756
June 0.0762 0.0753 0.0756
July 0.0791 0.0755 0.0760
August 0.0765 0.0760 0.0763
September 0.0777 0.0764 0.0767
October 0.0782 0.0771 0.0776
November 0.0779 0.0774 0.0776
December 0.0786 0.0776 0.0780