YEARLY HIGH
2.1043 RWF
YEARLY LOW
2.0165 RWF
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.0665 RWF

2012 MRO to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the MRO to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 4, valuing the pair at 2.1043. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 9, dropping to 2.0165.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0878 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.0832 to the December average rate of 2.0855, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.11% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 2.1043 was down 5.60% compared to the 2011 peak of 2.2292, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 10,522 RWF
2011 Average 10,672 RWF
Yearly Trough Low 10,083 RWF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 438.96 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

2.0912
2.0229
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MRO 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 2.0728, compared to 2.0601 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0128 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.0728
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.0601

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was July, with a trading range of 0.0553 RWF (High: 2.0838 / Low: 2.0285). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0114 RWF (High: 2.0915 / Low: 2.0801).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0553
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0114

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0295 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0295

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 2.0832) against the same month in 2011 (average: 2.1214), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0382 (-1.80%).

2012 Avg (January) 2.0832
2011 Avg (January) 2.1214

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.1043 2.0740 2.0832
February 2.0823 2.0407 2.0658
March 2.0841 2.0473 2.0623
April 2.0925 2.0641 2.0807
May 2.0984 2.0615 2.0741
June 2.0954 2.0535 2.0710
July 2.0838 2.0285 2.0581
August 2.0343 2.0165 2.0286
September 2.0638 2.0300 2.0383
October 2.0836 2.0448 2.0648
November 2.0915 2.0801 2.0852
December 2.1034 2.0556 2.0855