YEARLY HIGH
240.2974 RWF
YEARLY LOW
213.7829 RWF
YEARLY AVERAGE
227.0232 RWF

2012 LTL to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the LTL to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 26, valuing the pair at 240.2974. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 24, dropping to 213.7829.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 26.5146 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 224.4603 to the December average rate of 236.6185, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.42% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 240.2974 was down 6.77% compared to the 2011 peak of 257.7441, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,201,487 RWF
2011 Average 1,203,112 RWF
Yearly Trough Low 1,068,914 RWF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 132,572.76 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

238.6024
214.7960
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LTL 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 226.4399, compared to 227.6066 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.1667 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 226.4399
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 227.6066

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 14.5182 RWF (High: 231.5306 / Low: 217.0123). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 5.0177 RWF (High: 235.5792 / Low: 230.5615).

May Spread (Volatile) ±14.5182
October Spread (Stable) ±5.0177

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 6.0839 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -6.0839

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 236.6185) against the same month in 2011 (average: 228.9007), the exchange rate shifted by +7.7178 (+3.37%).

2012 Avg (December) 236.6185
2011 Avg (December) 228.9007

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 229.4268 219.9803 224.4603
February 234.4594 226.8638 230.1451
March 234.0257 227.3287 230.6660
April 233.8488 227.2725 230.0092
May 231.5306 217.0123 223.9253
June 222.1425 216.1437 219.4333
July 220.8178 213.7829 216.7799
August 223.2412 217.0096 219.5271
September 232.8604 222.8571 228.6118
October 235.5792 230.5615 233.2901
November 233.8228 228.4388 230.8118
December 240.2974 232.4050 236.6185