YEARLY HIGH
0.0708 HTG
YEARLY LOW
0.0668 HTG
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0684 HTG

2012 RWF to HTG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the RWF to HTG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 23, valuing the pair at 0.0708. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 13, dropping to 0.0668.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0040 HTG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0674 to the December average rate of 0.0677, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.46% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.0708 was up 2.72% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.0689, 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 354 HTG
2011 Average 340 HTG
Yearly Trough Low 334 HTG
Transaction Impact: A difference of 19.83 HTG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.0699
0.0671
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RWF to HTG 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 0.0685, compared to 0.0683 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0002 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0685
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0683

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was April, with a trading range of 0.0020 HTG (High: 0.0696 / Low: 0.0676). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 HTG (High: 0.0690 / Low: 0.0686).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0020
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0003

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0007 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0007

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2012: 0.0696) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.0683), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0014 (+1.98%).

2012 Avg (May) 0.0696
2011 Avg (May) 0.0683

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0676 0.0671 0.0674
February 0.0680 0.0668 0.0674
March 0.0686 0.0677 0.0682
April 0.0696 0.0676 0.0686
May 0.0708 0.0690 0.0696
June 0.0699 0.0690 0.0696
July 0.0700 0.0688 0.0691
August 0.0690 0.0686 0.0687
September 0.0687 0.0678 0.0686
October 0.0684 0.0674 0.0679
November 0.0679 0.0676 0.0678
December 0.0681 0.0672 0.0677