YEARLY HIGH
0.2919 RWF
YEARLY LOW
0.2663 RWF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2785 RWF

2012 MGA to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the MGA to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 21, valuing the pair at 0.2919. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 24, dropping to 0.2663.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0257 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2705 to the December average rate of 0.2757, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.94% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.2919 was down 5.99% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.3105, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,460 RWF
2011 Average 1,478 RWF
Yearly Trough Low 1,331 RWF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 128.26 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.2913
0.2685
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MGA 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 0.2813, compared to 0.2757 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0055 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2813
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2757

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was July, with a trading range of 0.0103 RWF (High: 0.2766 / Low: 0.2663). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0035 RWF (High: 0.2775 / Low: 0.2740).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0103
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0035

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0123 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0123

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2012: 0.2894) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.3041), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0147 (-4.84%).

2012 Avg (May) 0.2894
2011 Avg (May) 0.3041

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2758 0.2667 0.2705
February 0.2817 0.2742 0.2767
March 0.2868 0.2773 0.2815
April 0.2904 0.2847 0.2870
May 0.2919 0.2850 0.2894
June 0.2874 0.2773 0.2826
July 0.2766 0.2663 0.2704
August 0.2739 0.2690 0.2718
September 0.2816 0.2727 0.2767
October 0.2857 0.2807 0.2825
November 0.2813 0.2744 0.2774
December 0.2775 0.2740 0.2757