YEARLY HIGH
0.0131 BWP
YEARLY LOW
0.0119 BWP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0125 BWP

2012 RWF to BWP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the RWF to BWP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 4, valuing the pair at 0.0131. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 25, dropping to 0.0119.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0012 BWP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0124 to the December average rate of 0.0126, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.59% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.0131 was up 1.82% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.0129, 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 66 BWP
2011 Average 57 BWP
Yearly Trough Low 60 BWP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5.96 BWP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.0130
0.0119
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RWF to BWP 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 0.0124, compared to 0.0126 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0002 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0124
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0126

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0009 BWP (High: 0.0131 / Low: 0.0122). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 BWP (High: 0.0122 / Low: 0.0119).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0009
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0003

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0004 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0004

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2012: 0.0129) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.0110), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0020 (+17.86%).

2012 Avg (June) 0.0129
2011 Avg (June) 0.0110

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0126 0.0121 0.0124
February 0.0122 0.0119 0.0120
March 0.0122 0.0119 0.0120
April 0.0125 0.0121 0.0123
May 0.0131 0.0122 0.0127
June 0.0131 0.0127 0.0129
July 0.0129 0.0126 0.0127
August 0.0128 0.0125 0.0126
September 0.0127 0.0123 0.0125
October 0.0129 0.0124 0.0126
November 0.0129 0.0127 0.0128
December 0.0128 0.0124 0.0126