YEARLY HIGH
15.8402 IDR
YEARLY LOW
14.8234 IDR
YEARLY AVERAGE
15.3736 IDR

2012 RWF to IDR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the RWF to IDR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 30, valuing the pair at 15.8402. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 25, dropping to 14.8234.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.0168 IDR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 15.0859 to the December average rate of 15.4716, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.56% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 15.8402 was up 2.71% compared to the 2011 peak of 15.4224, 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 79,201 IDR
2011 Average 73,521 IDR
Yearly Trough Low 74,117 IDR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,083.83 IDR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

15.6628
14.9399
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RWF to IDR 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 15.2439, compared to 15.5032 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2593 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 15.2439
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 15.5032

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.6249 IDR (High: 15.8402 / Low: 15.2153). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1055 IDR (High: 15.5286 / Low: 15.4231).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.6249
November Spread (Stable) ±0.1055

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.1063 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1063

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2012: 15.4162) against the same month in 2011 (average: 14.3596), the exchange rate shifted by +1.0566 (+7.36%).

2012 Avg (May) 15.4162
2011 Avg (May) 14.3596

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 15.3547 14.8234 15.0859
February 15.2163 14.8323 15.0001
March 15.2622 15.0806 15.1687
April 15.2635 15.0777 15.1901
May 15.8402 15.2153 15.4162
June 15.6838 15.5144 15.6025
July 15.6037 15.4183 15.5044
August 15.6001 15.4088 15.5232
September 15.7119 15.3617 15.5713
October 15.5616 15.3464 15.4650
November 15.5286 15.4231 15.4838
December 15.5542 15.3648 15.4716