2012 PLN to RWF Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2012.
2012 PLN to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012
During 2012, the PLN to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 19, valuing the pair at 202.9056. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 1, dropping to 169.1472.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 33.7584 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 177.3257 to the December average rate of 199.5348, the exchange rate registered a net change of 12.52% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 202.9056 was down 10.25% compared to the 2011 peak of 226.0678, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 20,000 PLN based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.
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)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 184.4654, compared to 190.6957 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 6.2303 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 21.2855 RWF (High: 191.9348 / Low: 170.6492). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 5.0483 RWF (High: 187.9607 / Low: 182.9124).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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 9.7455 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 199.5348) against the same month in 2011 (average: 176.5612), the exchange rate shifted by +22.9736 (+13.01%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 187.6315 | 170.0042 | 177.3257 |
| February | 195.3865 | 185.4346 | 189.9702 |
| March | 194.6891 | 189.6059 | 192.7100 |
| April | 194.8232 | 187.7903 | 190.1041 |
| May | 191.9348 | 170.6492 | 180.3586 |
| June | 180.5707 | 169.1472 | 176.3238 |
| July | 182.4534 | 175.0155 | 178.9178 |
| August | 187.9607 | 182.9124 | 185.4023 |
| September | 198.0070 | 183.4891 | 191.3129 |
| October | 198.9341 | 193.0144 | 196.1639 |
| November | 197.0262 | 188.7599 | 192.8426 |
| December | 202.9056 | 194.8224 | 199.5348 |