2012 PHP to RWF Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2012.
2012 PHP to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012
During 2012, the PHP to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 26, valuing the pair at 15.2658. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 8, dropping to 13.5925.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.6733 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 13.7903 to the December average rate of 15.1833, the exchange rate registered a net change of 10.10% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 15.2658 was up 7.45% compared to the 2011 peak of 14.2078, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 250,000 PHP based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.
PHP to RWF Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 14.0510, compared to 14.8470 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.7960 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.5552 RWF (High: 14.3239 / Low: 13.7687). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1711 RWF (High: 15.2658 / Low: 15.0948).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween May and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0823 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 15.1833) against the same month in 2011 (average: 13.7501), the exchange rate shifted by +1.4332 (+10.42%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 14.0343 | 13.5925 | 13.7903 |
| February | 14.2233 | 13.9827 | 14.0877 |
| March | 14.1957 | 13.9749 | 14.0655 |
| April | 14.3280 | 14.0374 | 14.1472 |
| May | 14.3239 | 13.7687 | 14.0649 |
| June | 14.3847 | 13.8767 | 14.1503 |
| July | 14.6573 | 14.3426 | 14.5347 |
| August | 14.6959 | 14.3947 | 14.5372 |
| September | 14.9380 | 14.5433 | 14.7130 |
| October | 15.1802 | 14.8881 | 14.9980 |
| November | 15.2349 | 15.0163 | 15.1158 |
| December | 15.2658 | 15.0948 | 15.1833 |