YEARLY HIGH
0.0289 ETB
YEARLY LOW
0.0212 ETB
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0267 ETB

2011 RWF to ETB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the RWF to ETB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 18, valuing the pair at 0.0289. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 23, dropping to 0.0212.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0077 ETB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0214 to the December average rate of 0.0288, the exchange rate registered a net change of 34.33% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 0.0289 was up 32.77% compared to the 2010 peak of 0.0218, 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 144 ETB
2010 Average 100 ETB
Yearly Trough Low 106 ETB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 38.48 ETB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

0.0295
0.0206
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RWF to ETB 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 0.0247, compared to 0.0287 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0040 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0247
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0287

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was April, with a trading range of 0.0069 ETB (High: 0.0283 / Low: 0.0215). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 ETB (High: 0.0215 / Low: 0.0214).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0069
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 8 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0001 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0001

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2011: 0.0287) against the same month in 2010 (average: 0.0216), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0071 (+33.00%).

2011 Avg (October) 0.0287
2010 Avg (October) 0.0216

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0216 0.0212 0.0214
February 0.0215 0.0212 0.0214
March 0.0215 0.0214 0.0214
April 0.0283 0.0215 0.0273
May 0.0284 0.0281 0.0282
June 0.0285 0.0282 0.0283
July 0.0286 0.0284 0.0285
August 0.0289 0.0285 0.0286
September 0.0288 0.0285 0.0287
October 0.0289 0.0286 0.0287
November 0.0288 0.0285 0.0287
December 0.0288 0.0287 0.0288