2012 RWF to BIF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.4829 BIF

YEARLY LOW

2.1225 BIF

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.3008 BIF

2012 RWF to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the RWF to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 2.4829. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 17, dropping to 2.1225.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3605 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.1620 to the December average rate of 2.4477, the exchange rate registered a net change of 13.21% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 2.4829 was up 12.91% compared to the 2011 peak of 2.1991, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 12,415 BIF

2011 Average 10,134 BIF

Yearly Trough Low 10,612 BIF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,802.33 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

2.4772

2.1228

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RWF to BIF 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 2.2146, compared to 2.3869 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1722 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.2146

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.3869

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was April, with a trading range of 0.1656 BIF (High: 2.2881 / Low: 2.1225). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0264 BIF (High: 2.3751 / Low: 2.3487).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.1656

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0264

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 9 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0119 points.

Longest Streak 9 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0119

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 2.4477) against the same month in 2011 (average: 2.1479), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2997 (+13.95%).

2012 Avg (December) 2.4477

2011 Avg (December) 2.1479

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.2023	2.1359	2.1620
February	2.1778	2.1452	2.1643
March	2.1695	2.1309	2.1524
April	2.2881	2.1225	2.1802
May	2.3370	2.2595	2.3058
June	2.3408	2.2980	2.3232
July	2.3790	2.3085	2.3447
August	2.3751	2.3487	2.3600
September	2.4151	2.3447	2.3723
October	2.4067	2.3586	2.3896
November	2.4467	2.3684	2.4070
December	2.4829	2.4043	2.4477