YEARLY HIGH
222.9480 RWF
YEARLY LOW
209.6401 RWF
YEARLY AVERAGE
216.6829 RWF

2011 PEN to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the PEN to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 22, valuing the pair at 222.9480. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 209.6401.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 13.3079 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 213.1897 to the December average rate of 222.3831, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.31% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 222.9480 was up 12.29% compared to the 2010 peak of 198.5423, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,114,740 RWF
2010 Average 968,588 RWF
Yearly Trough Low 1,048,200 RWF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 66,539.63 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

223.4234
210.9399
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PEN 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 214.3476, compared to 219.0182 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 4.6706 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 214.3476
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 219.0182

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was May, with a trading range of 7.0330 RWF (High: 217.3657 / Low: 210.3328). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.1546 RWF (High: 222.9480 / Low: 221.7935).

May Spread (Volatile) ±7.0330
December Spread (Stable) ±1.1546

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 2.8127 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.8127

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2011: 222.3831) against the same month in 2010 (average: 197.0749), the exchange rate shifted by +25.3081 (+12.84%).

2011 Avg (December) 222.3831
2010 Avg (December) 197.0749

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 216.6157 209.6401 213.1897
February 216.9285 214.2594 215.3866
March 215.7019 212.0446 214.7928
April 213.3643 210.7439 211.9801
May 217.3657 210.3328 214.7019
June 218.1685 213.2033 216.0343
July 218.5998 216.8540 217.6542
August 218.9484 216.5278 217.6011
September 219.1785 214.4507 217.1317
October 220.5435 214.2020 218.1426
November 222.4553 219.9872 221.1962
December 222.9480 221.7935 222.3831