2012 RWF to CDF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.5457 CDF

YEARLY LOW

1.4634 CDF

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.5092 CDF

2012 RWF to CDF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the RWF to CDF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 15, valuing the pair at 1.5457. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 26, dropping to 1.4634.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0822 CDF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.5178 to the December average rate of 1.4862, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.08% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 1.5457 was down 0.40% compared to the 2011 peak of 1.5519, 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 7,728 CDF

2011 Average 7,636 CDF

Yearly Trough Low 7,317 CDF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 411.15 CDF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

1.5272

1.4824

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 1.5185, compared to 1.4999 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0186 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.5185

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.4999

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was February, with a trading range of 0.0387 CDF (High: 1.5457 / Low: 1.5069). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0156 CDF (High: 1.5180 / Low: 1.5024).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0387

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0156

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2012. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0162 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0162

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2012: 1.5235) against the same month in 2011 (average: 1.5326), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0091 (-0.60%).

2012 Avg (February) 1.5235

2011 Avg (February) 1.5326

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.5435	1.5080	1.5178
February	1.5457	1.5069	1.5235
March	1.5280	1.5100	1.5192
April	1.5268	1.5075	1.5178
May	1.5330	1.5099	1.5171
June	1.5351	1.5102	1.5154
July	1.5233	1.5058	1.5142
August	1.5180	1.5024	1.5115
September	1.5169	1.4821	1.5062
October	1.4990	1.4789	1.4901
November	1.5027	1.4834	1.4911
December	1.5016	1.4634	1.4862