YEARLY HIGH
202.9056 RWF
YEARLY LOW
169.1472 RWF
YEARLY AVERAGE
187.5806 RWF

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.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 4,058,113 RWF
2011 Average 4,046,232 RWF
Yearly Trough Low 3,382,945 RWF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 675,167.97 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

201.8559
174.0027
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 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.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 184.4654
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 190.6957

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The 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).

May Spread (Volatile) ±21.2855
August Spread (Stable) ±5.0483

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 9.7455 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -9.7455

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing 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%).

2012 Avg (December) 199.5348
2011 Avg (December) 176.5612

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