YEARLY HIGH
20.7924 RWF
YEARLY LOW
17.8691 RWF
YEARLY AVERAGE
19.6479 RWF

2012 RUB to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the RUB to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 31, valuing the pair at 20.7924. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 1, dropping to 17.8691.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.9233 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 19.1612 to the December average rate of 20.2734, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.80% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 20.7924 was down 5.02% compared to the 2011 peak of 21.8923, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 103,962 RWF
2011 Average 101,720 RWF
Yearly Trough Low 89,346 RWF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 14,616.29 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

20.7729
18.1718
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RUB 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 19.7185, compared to 19.5773 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1412 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 19.7185
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 19.5773

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 2.4197 RWF (High: 20.5648 / Low: 18.1451). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4439 RWF (High: 20.1523 / Low: 19.7084).

May Spread (Volatile) ±2.4197
October Spread (Stable) ±0.4439

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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 1.1907 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.1907

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2012: 20.5561) against the same month in 2011 (average: 20.9960), the exchange rate shifted by -0.4399 (-2.10%).

2012 Avg (March) 20.5561
2011 Avg (March) 20.9960

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 19.9341 18.6168 19.1612
February 20.7005 19.8417 20.1506
March 20.7924 20.2514 20.5561
April 20.7924 20.2786 20.4753
May 20.5648 18.1451 19.5793
June 18.6942 17.8691 18.3885
July 19.1321 18.3537 18.7556
August 19.4024 18.8978 19.1425
September 20.0791 18.9054 19.5488
October 20.1523 19.7084 19.9519
November 20.1384 19.5546 19.7918
December 20.5766 20.0721 20.2734