YEARLY HIGH
505.8517 RWF
YEARLY LOW
471.4901 RWF
YEARLY AVERAGE
485.4421 RWF

2012 LYD to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the LYD to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 26, valuing the pair at 505.8517. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 3, dropping to 471.4901.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 34.3616 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 484.3374 to the December average rate of 494.8669, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.17% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 505.8517 was down 0.71% compared to the 2011 peak of 509.4833, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,529,259 RWF
2011 Average 2,444,082 RWF
Yearly Trough Low 2,357,451 RWF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 171,807.96 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

499.0947
474.9200
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LYD 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 481.2354, compared to 489.6489 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 8.4135 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 481.2354
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 489.6489

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was February, with a trading range of 15.7224 RWF (High: 492.9327 / Low: 477.2103). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 4.2795 RWF (High: 484.8153 / Low: 480.5358).

February Spread (Volatile) ±15.7224
April Spread (Stable) ±4.2795

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 3.0836 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -3.0836

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2012: 497.0801) against the same month in 2011 (average: 485.9350), the exchange rate shifted by +11.1452 (+2.29%).

2012 Avg (October) 497.0801
2011 Avg (October) 485.9350

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 491.7603 476.6182 484.3374
February 492.9327 477.2103 483.1330
March 485.8473 477.5801 480.3540
April 484.8153 480.5358 482.8685
May 485.6251 472.1389 479.7849
June 483.2892 471.4901 476.9346
July 484.4517 477.7928 480.6828
August 485.1325 478.6150 483.6956
September 495.7444 480.5876 486.1629
October 505.8517 493.9055 497.0801
November 499.8823 491.4035 495.4050
December 501.2688 491.5671 494.8669