YEARLY HIGH
4.0101 RWF
YEARLY LOW
3.6862 RWF
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.8406 RWF

2012 NGN to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the NGN to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 28, valuing the pair at 4.0101. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 17, dropping to 3.6862.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3240 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.7228 to the December average rate of 3.9627, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.44% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 4.0101 was up 0.66% compared to the 2011 peak of 3.9839, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 1,000,000 NGN based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 4,010,126 RWF
2011 Average 3,829,817 RWF
Yearly Trough Low 3,686,161 RWF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 323,965.50 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

3.9867
3.6988
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NGN 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 3.7852, compared to 3.8959 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1106 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.7852
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.8959

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was July, with a trading range of 0.1360 RWF (High: 3.8433 / Low: 3.7073). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0408 RWF (High: 3.8428 / Low: 3.8020).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.1360
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0408

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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0845 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0845

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 3.9627) against the same month in 2011 (average: 3.6935), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2692 (+7.29%).

2012 Avg (December) 3.9627
2011 Avg (December) 3.6935

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.7595 3.6862 3.7228
February 3.8437 3.7321 3.7907
March 3.8428 3.8020 3.8255
April 3.8615 3.8112 3.8332
May 3.8435 3.7679 3.8119
June 3.7632 3.6986 3.7274
July 3.8433 3.7073 3.7742
August 3.8932 3.7789 3.8519
September 3.9575 3.8690 3.8927
October 3.9802 3.9167 3.9481
November 3.9692 3.9176 3.9456
December 4.0101 3.9379 3.9627