2012 RWF to DJF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.2989 DJF

YEARLY LOW

0.2831 DJF

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.2925 DJF

2012 RWF to DJF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the RWF to DJF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 23, valuing the pair at 0.2989. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 28, dropping to 0.2831.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0159 DJF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2969 to the December average rate of 0.2854, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.86% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.2989 was down 1.05% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.3021, 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 1,495 DJF

2011 Average 1,489 DJF

Yearly Trough Low 1,415 DJF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 79.36 DJF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.2980

0.2843

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RWF to DJF 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 0.2964, compared to 0.2886 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0078 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2964

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2886

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was September, with a trading range of 0.0076 DJF (High: 0.2932 / Low: 0.2857). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0016 DJF (High: 0.2917 / Low: 0.2901).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0076

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0016

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0036 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0036

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2012: 0.2964) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.2980), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0015 (-0.51%).

2012 Avg (May) 0.2964

2011 Avg (May) 0.2980

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.2982	0.2963	0.2969
February	0.2985	0.2949	0.2969
March	0.2984	0.2949	0.2962
April	0.2988	0.2935	0.2964
May	0.2989	0.2929	0.2964
June	0.2981	0.2932	0.2958
July	0.2949	0.2905	0.2922
August	0.2917	0.2901	0.2910
September	0.2932	0.2857	0.2901
October	0.2883	0.2842	0.2865
November	0.2874	0.2849	0.2863
December	0.2874	0.2831	0.2854