2012 RWF to JPY Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.1393 JPY

YEARLY LOW

0.1250 JPY

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.1310 JPY

2012 RWF to JPY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the RWF to JPY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 0.1393. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 28, dropping to 0.1250.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0144 JPY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1281 to the December average rate of 0.1345, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.00% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.1393 was down 2.78% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.1433, 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 697 JPY

2011 Average 668 JPY

Yearly Trough Low 625 JPY

Transaction Impact: A difference of 71.79 JPY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.1378

0.1263

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RWF to JPY 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 0.1323, compared to 0.1297 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0026 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1323

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1297

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was February, with a trading range of 0.0081 JPY (High: 0.1347 / Low: 0.1266). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0027 JPY (High: 0.1296 / Low: 0.1269).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0081

January Spread (Stable) ±0.0027

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0027 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0027

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 0.1345) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.1297), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0048 (+3.72%).

2012 Avg (December) 0.1345

2011 Avg (December) 0.1297

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.1296	0.1269	0.1281
February	0.1347	0.1266	0.1307
March	0.1390	0.1341	0.1368
April	0.1370	0.1323	0.1348
May	0.1333	0.1298	0.1320
June	0.1321	0.1291	0.1311
July	0.1322	0.1280	0.1298
August	0.1302	0.1274	0.1287
September	0.1287	0.1250	0.1274
October	0.1286	0.1254	0.1273
November	0.1329	0.1275	0.1304
December	0.1393	0.1319	0.1345