2011 RWF to CDF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.5519 CDF

YEARLY LOW

1.4977 CDF

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.5272 CDF

2011 RWF to CDF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the RWF to CDF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 19, valuing the pair at 1.5519. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 14, dropping to 1.4977.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0542 CDF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.5250 to the December average rate of 1.5080, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.12% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 1.5519 was down 3.75% compared to the 2010 peak of 1.6124, 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 7,760 CDF

2010 Average 7,694 CDF

Yearly Trough Low 7,489 CDF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 271.14 CDF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

1.5409

1.5050

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RWF to CDF 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 1.5277, compared to 1.5267 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0010 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.5277

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.5267

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was January, with a trading range of 0.0374 CDF (High: 1.5432 / Low: 1.5058). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0156 CDF (High: 1.5380 / Low: 1.5224).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0374

April Spread (Stable) ±0.0156

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and September, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0154 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0154

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2011: 1.5364) against the same month in 2010 (average: 1.5359), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0005 (+0.03%).

2011 Avg (October) 1.5364

2010 Avg (October) 1.5359

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.5432	1.5058	1.5250
February	1.5460	1.5152	1.5326
March	1.5416	1.5195	1.5301
April	1.5380	1.5224	1.5268
May	1.5419	1.5217	1.5310
June	1.5350	1.5135	1.5206
July	1.5383	1.5189	1.5283
August	1.5470	1.5142	1.5289
September	1.5453	1.5285	1.5379
October	1.5519	1.5225	1.5364
November	1.5349	1.5044	1.5209
December	1.5173	1.4977	1.5080