YEARLY HIGH
0.0655 DOP
YEARLY LOW
0.0593 DOP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0640 DOP

2012 RWF to DOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the RWF to DOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 29, valuing the pair at 0.0655. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 7, dropping to 0.0593.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0062 DOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0646 to the December average rate of 0.0643, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.45% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.0655 was up 1.19% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.0647, 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 327 DOP
2011 Average 318 DOP
Yearly Trough Low 296 DOP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 30.86 DOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.0649
0.0619
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RWF to DOP 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 0.0646, compared to 0.0635 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0011 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0646
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0635

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was September, with a trading range of 0.0046 DOP (High: 0.0640 / Low: 0.0593). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0004 DOP (High: 0.0641 / Low: 0.0637).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0046
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0004

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0018 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0018

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2012: 0.0646) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.0633), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0012 (+1.92%).

2012 Avg (May) 0.0646
2011 Avg (May) 0.0633

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0648 0.0642 0.0646
February 0.0649 0.0643 0.0647
March 0.0649 0.0643 0.0646
April 0.0650 0.0641 0.0646
May 0.0655 0.0640 0.0646
June 0.0648 0.0642 0.0645
July 0.0647 0.0638 0.0641
August 0.0641 0.0637 0.0639
September 0.0640 0.0593 0.0621
October 0.0638 0.0593 0.0625
November 0.0645 0.0633 0.0639
December 0.0648 0.0639 0.0643