YEARLY HIGH
7.6749 RWF
YEARLY LOW
6.6873 RWF
YEARLY AVERAGE
7.1519 RWF

2012 NPR to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the NPR to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 13, valuing the pair at 7.6749. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 25, dropping to 6.6873.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.9876 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 7.3208 to the December average rate of 7.1212, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.73% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 7.6749 was down 9.78% compared to the 2011 peak of 8.5071, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 38,375 RWF
2011 Average 40,423 RWF
Yearly Trough Low 33,436 RWF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,938.16 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

7.7024
6.6816
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NPR 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 7.2457, compared to 7.0581 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1876 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 7.2457
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 7.0581

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was January, with a trading range of 0.5916 RWF (High: 7.6133 / Low: 7.0217). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0751 RWF (High: 6.9282 / Low: 6.8531).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.5916
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0751

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 0.3391 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3391

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2012: 7.6173) against the same month in 2011 (average: 8.3881), the exchange rate shifted by -0.7708 (-9.19%).

2012 Avg (February) 7.6173
2011 Avg (February) 8.3881

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 7.6133 7.0217 7.3208
February 7.6749 7.4805 7.6173
March 7.6485 7.3530 7.4983
April 7.4823 7.1639 7.3051
May 7.1797 6.7332 6.9660
June 6.8701 6.6873 6.7666
July 6.9544 6.8311 6.8875
August 6.9282 6.8531 6.8881
September 7.3719 6.8597 7.0440
October 7.5064 7.1810 7.3226
November 7.2240 6.9664 7.0852
December 7.1797 7.0797 7.1212