YEARLY HIGH
74.3969 RWF
YEARLY LOW
67.2812 RWF
YEARLY AVERAGE
70.6204 RWF

2012 MAD to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the MAD to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 26, valuing the pair at 74.3969. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 24, dropping to 67.2812.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 7.1157 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 69.7339 to the December average rate of 73.3291, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.16% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 74.3969 was down 4.85% compared to the 2011 peak of 78.1886, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 371,984 RWF
2011 Average 368,963 RWF
Yearly Trough Low 336,406 RWF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 35,578.56 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

73.8613
67.4751
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MAD 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 70.3265, compared to 70.9144 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.5879 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 70.3265
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 70.9144

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 3.5991 RWF (High: 71.6000 / Low: 68.0009). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.4025 RWF (High: 73.1086 / Low: 71.7061).

May Spread (Volatile) ±3.5991
October Spread (Stable) ±1.4025

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 1.5209 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.5209

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 73.3291) against the same month in 2011 (average: 70.8783), the exchange rate shifted by +2.4508 (+3.46%).

2012 Avg (December) 73.3291
2011 Avg (December) 70.8783

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 71.0233 68.5746 69.7339
February 72.5522 70.4045 71.2478
March 72.3118 70.4679 71.3864
April 72.2208 70.3872 71.2414
May 71.6000 68.0009 69.7204
June 69.3686 67.8103 68.6290
July 68.9522 67.2812 68.0072
August 69.8174 68.0075 68.7774
September 72.3149 69.5592 71.1116
October 73.1086 71.7061 72.4357
November 72.6570 71.1913 71.8250
December 74.3969 72.2190 73.3291