YEARLY HIGH
226.0678 RWF
YEARLY LOW
171.1662 RWF
YEARLY AVERAGE
202.3458 RWF

2011 PLN to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the PLN to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 4, valuing the pair at 226.0678. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 14, dropping to 171.1662.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 54.9016 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 204.0588 to the December average rate of 176.5612, the exchange rate registered a net change of -13.48% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 226.0678 was up 5.92% compared to the 2010 peak of 213.4364, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 20,000 PLN based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 4,521,357 RWF
2010 Average 3,867,099 RWF
Yearly Trough Low 3,423,325 RWF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,098,032.37 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

221.5360
172.4726
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PLN 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 211.7809, compared to 192.9107 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 18.8702 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 211.7809
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 192.9107

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was September, with a trading range of 29.0425 RWF (High: 205.9563 / Low: 176.9139). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 7.7175 RWF (High: 211.7672 / Low: 204.0497).

September Spread (Volatile) ±29.0425
February Spread (Stable) ±7.7175

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 17.7621 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -17.7621

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2011: 217.3193) against the same month in 2010 (average: 179.7471), the exchange rate shifted by +37.5722 (+20.90%).

2011 Avg (May) 217.3193
2010 Avg (May) 179.7471

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 209.7187 194.8957 204.0588
February 211.7672 204.0497 207.5601
March 211.6649 203.3868 207.9171
April 225.4798 208.6574 217.4474
May 226.0678 211.8145 217.3193
June 221.6927 210.9250 216.3826
July 219.3834 207.1326 213.4578
August 215.6966 202.3569 207.1972
September 205.9563 176.9139 189.4351
October 195.6372 177.9666 187.8573
November 190.1340 174.9392 182.9557
December 180.3925 171.1662 176.5612