YEARLY HIGH
0.0895 BTN
YEARLY LOW
0.0737 BTN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0781 BTN

2011 RWF to BTN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the RWF to BTN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 15, valuing the pair at 0.0895. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 10, dropping to 0.0737.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0158 BTN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0764 to the December average rate of 0.0875, the exchange rate registered a net change of 14.53% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 0.0895 was up 8.68% compared to the 2010 peak of 0.0824, 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 448 BTN
2010 Average 393 BTN
Yearly Trough Low 369 BTN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 79.13 BTN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

0.0888
0.0731
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RWF to BTN 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 0.0754, compared to 0.0809 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0054 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0754
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0809

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was September, with a trading range of 0.0070 BTN (High: 0.0834 / Low: 0.0764). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0011 BTN (High: 0.0748 / Low: 0.0737).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0070
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0011

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0010 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0010

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2011: 0.0875) against the same month in 2010 (average: 0.0761), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0113 (+14.90%).

2011 Avg (December) 0.0875
2010 Avg (December) 0.0761

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0774 0.0752 0.0764
February 0.0769 0.0752 0.0761
March 0.0759 0.0746 0.0753
April 0.0748 0.0737 0.0744
May 0.0761 0.0741 0.0753
June 0.0756 0.0743 0.0751
July 0.0749 0.0737 0.0744
August 0.0779 0.0740 0.0761
September 0.0834 0.0764 0.0798
October 0.0836 0.0816 0.0826
November 0.0875 0.0817 0.0848
December 0.0895 0.0853 0.0875