YEARLY HIGH
20.4587 IRR
YEARLY LOW
18.3741 IRR
YEARLY AVERAGE
19.7971 IRR

2012 RWF to IRR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the RWF to IRR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 23, valuing the pair at 20.4587. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 18.3741.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.0846 IRR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 18.7284 to the December average rate of 19.7394, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.40% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 20.4587 was up 4.42% compared to the 2011 peak of 19.5919, 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 102,294 IRR
2011 Average 88,160 IRR
Yearly Trough Low 91,871 IRR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 10,422.94 IRR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

20.4874
18.5685
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RWF to IRR 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 19.6681, compared to 19.9262 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2581 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 19.6681
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 19.9262

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was February, with a trading range of 0.8982 IRR (High: 19.6884 / Low: 18.7901). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1009 IRR (High: 20.1285 / Low: 20.0276).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.8982
August Spread (Stable) ±0.1009

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, 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 0.1784 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1784

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2012: 20.3274) against the same month in 2011 (average: 17.6740), the exchange rate shifted by +2.6534 (+15.01%).

2012 Avg (May) 20.3274
2011 Avg (May) 17.6740

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 18.8569 18.3741 18.7284
February 19.6884 18.7901 19.3831
March 19.6569 19.5128 19.5833
April 20.3533 19.4681 19.6967
May 20.4587 20.2125 20.3274
June 20.3449 20.1856 20.2894
July 20.3296 20.0992 20.1761
August 20.1285 20.0276 20.0720
September 20.0414 19.7335 19.9792
October 19.9366 19.6816 19.8008
November 19.8743 19.6953 19.7897
December 19.8394 19.5709 19.7394