YEARLY HIGH
0.8545 CRC
YEARLY LOW
0.7979 CRC
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.8250 CRC

2012 RWF to CRC Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the RWF to CRC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 6, valuing the pair at 0.8545. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 23, dropping to 0.7979.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0566 CRC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.8451 to the December average rate of 0.8047, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.78% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.8545 was down 1.87% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.8707, 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 4,272 CRC
2011 Average 4,205 CRC
Yearly Trough Low 3,990 CRC
Transaction Impact: A difference of 282.78 CRC purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.8527
0.7998
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RWF to CRC 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 0.8389, compared to 0.8111 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0278 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.8389
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.8111

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was December, with a trading range of 0.0250 CRC (High: 0.8229 / Low: 0.7979). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0048 CRC (High: 0.8059 / Low: 0.8012).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0250
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0048

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 0.0091 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0091

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 0.8451) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.8459), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0008 (-0.10%).

2012 Avg (January) 0.8451
2011 Avg (January) 0.8459

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.8545 0.8394 0.8451
February 0.8540 0.8431 0.8483
March 0.8528 0.8345 0.8425
April 0.8433 0.8250 0.8362
May 0.8455 0.8255 0.8347
June 0.8357 0.8183 0.8269
July 0.8303 0.8173 0.8222
August 0.8209 0.8155 0.8171
September 0.8190 0.8029 0.8139
October 0.8103 0.7993 0.8049
November 0.8059 0.8012 0.8042
December 0.8229 0.7979 0.8047