YEARLY HIGH
0.0943 BTN
YEARLY LOW
0.0797 BTN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0864 BTN

2012 RWF to BTN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the RWF to BTN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 25, valuing the pair at 0.0943. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 6, dropping to 0.0797.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0145 BTN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0853 to the December average rate of 0.0878, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.95% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.0943 was up 5.29% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.0895, 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 471 BTN
2011 Average 391 BTN
Yearly Trough Low 399 BTN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 72.74 BTN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.0936
0.0809
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 0.0865, compared to 0.0863 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0002 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0865
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0863

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was July, with a trading range of 0.0084 BTN (High: 0.0920 / Low: 0.0836). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0011 BTN (High: 0.0848 / Low: 0.0837).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0084
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0011

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and June, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0047 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0047

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2012: 0.0925) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.0751), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0174 (+23.22%).

2012 Avg (June) 0.0925
2011 Avg (June) 0.0751

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0888 0.0820 0.0853
February 0.0834 0.0810 0.0820
March 0.0852 0.0823 0.0835
April 0.0873 0.0836 0.0857
May 0.0934 0.0872 0.0901
June 0.0943 0.0912 0.0925
July 0.0920 0.0836 0.0878
August 0.0848 0.0837 0.0841
September 0.0886 0.0803 0.0846
October 0.0871 0.0797 0.0853
November 0.0899 0.0863 0.0882
December 0.0884 0.0870 0.0878