2012 PGK to RWF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

306.4703 RWF

YEARLY LOW

281.4573 RWF

YEARLY AVERAGE

294.1986 RWF

2012 PGK to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the PGK to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 26, valuing the pair at 306.4703. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 281.4573.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 25.0130 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 285.4171 to the December average rate of 302.3600, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.94% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 306.4703 was up 7.90% compared to the 2011 peak of 284.0370, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,532,351 RWF

2011 Average 1,276,389 RWF

Yearly Trough Low 1,407,287 RWF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 125,064.93 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

304.0543

283.7229

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PGK 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 289.3076, compared to 299.0896 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 9.7820 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 289.3076

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 299.0896

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was February, with a trading range of 11.7067 RWF (High: 294.8182 / Low: 283.1115). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.8739 RWF (High: 302.6608 / Low: 299.7869).

February Spread (Volatile) ±11.7067

November Spread (Stable) ±2.8739

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 1.5484 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -1.5484

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 302.3600) against the same month in 2011 (average: 281.9441), the exchange rate shifted by +20.4159 (+7.24%).

2012 Avg (December) 302.3600

2011 Avg (December) 281.9441

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	291.6269	281.4573	285.4171
February	294.8182	283.1115	286.8737
March	296.3155	286.1721	288.4212
April	298.6432	288.8811	292.8818
May	298.9692	289.6171	291.3335
June	293.0977	289.6920	290.9181
July	298.4278	289.3281	294.9690
August	298.0146	294.6025	296.3557
September	304.3691	295.1768	298.4139
October	305.5726	297.4718	301.3034
November	302.6608	299.7869	301.1354
December	306.4703	297.7550	302.3600