2012 RWF to GMD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0552 GMD

YEARLY LOW

0.0478 GMD

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0510 GMD

2012 RWF to GMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the RWF to GMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 19, valuing the pair at 0.0552. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 0.0478.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0074 GMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0494 to the December average rate of 0.0498, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.97% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.0552 was up 8.77% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.0507, 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 276 GMD

2011 Average 236 GMD

Yearly Trough Low 239 GMD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 36.77 GMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.0544

0.0486

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RWF to GMD 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 0.0502, compared to 0.0519 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0017 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0502

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0519

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was November, with a trading range of 0.0068 GMD (High: 0.0548 / Low: 0.0479). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0013 GMD (High: 0.0522 / Low: 0.0509).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0068

July Spread (Stable) ±0.0013

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0041 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0041

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2012: 0.0540) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.0487), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0052 (+10.78%).

2012 Avg (October) 0.0540

2011 Avg (October) 0.0487

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0504	0.0478	0.0494
February	0.0516	0.0489	0.0505
March	0.0512	0.0490	0.0506
April	0.0500	0.0478	0.0490
May	0.0515	0.0497	0.0503
June	0.0523	0.0496	0.0511
July	0.0522	0.0509	0.0516
August	0.0547	0.0515	0.0521
September	0.0547	0.0530	0.0539
October	0.0552	0.0527	0.0540
November	0.0548	0.0479	0.0498
December	0.0524	0.0480	0.0498