YEARLY HIGH
172.4862 RWF
YEARLY LOW
164.6558 RWF
YEARLY AVERAGE
167.4333 RWF

2012 QAR to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the QAR to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 26, valuing the pair at 172.4862. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 164.6558.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 7.8304 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 164.9719 to the December average rate of 171.0532, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.69% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 172.4862 was up 4.46% compared to the 2011 peak of 165.1285, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 862,431 RWF
2011 Average 819,814 RWF
Yearly Trough Low 823,279 RWF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 39,152.09 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

171.6613
164.3638
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

QAR 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 165.5579, compared to 169.3088 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 3.7508 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 165.5579
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 169.3088

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was September, with a trading range of 3.7032 RWF (High: 171.1582 / Low: 167.4550). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.5824 RWF (High: 165.2382 / Low: 164.6558).

September Spread (Volatile) ±3.7032
January Spread (Stable) ±0.5824

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 11 straight months. No significant month-over-month rate declines were detected.

Longest Streak 11 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0000

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 171.0532) against the same month in 2011 (average: 164.7610), the exchange rate shifted by +6.2922 (+3.82%).

2012 Avg (December) 171.0532
2011 Avg (December) 164.7610

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 165.2382 164.6558 164.9719
February 165.8791 164.7073 165.0542
March 166.3324 164.9884 165.6593
April 166.6518 164.9917 165.7378
May 167.0122 164.7882 165.7871
June 167.2846 165.2595 166.1373
July 168.1579 165.6104 167.1904
August 168.6672 167.2096 167.9456
September 171.1582 167.4550 168.5205
October 171.9659 169.4312 170.4913
November 171.2447 170.1399 170.6517
December 172.4862 170.3266 171.0532