2012 RWF to KES Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.1459 KES

YEARLY LOW

0.1360 KES

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.1386 KES

2012 RWF to KES Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the RWF to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 12, valuing the pair at 0.1459. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 14, dropping to 0.1360.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0100 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1434 to the December average rate of 0.1380, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.70% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.1459 was down 18.46% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.1790, 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 730 KES

2011 Average 744 KES

Yearly Trough Low 680 KES

Transaction Impact: A difference of 49.88 KES purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.1440

0.1365

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RWF to KES 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 0.1394, compared to 0.1378 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0016 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1394

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1378

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was January, with a trading range of 0.0065 KES (High: 0.1459 / Low: 0.1395). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0012 KES (High: 0.1382 / Low: 0.1370).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0065

April Spread (Stable) ±0.0012

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0051 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0051

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 0.1434) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.1362), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0072 (+5.26%).

2012 Avg (January) 0.1434

2011 Avg (January) 0.1362

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.1459	0.1395	0.1434
February	0.1395	0.1370	0.1382
March	0.1385	0.1360	0.1374
April	0.1382	0.1370	0.1378
May	0.1435	0.1376	0.1396
June	0.1429	0.1371	0.1401
July	0.1397	0.1374	0.1383
August	0.1382	0.1369	0.1375
September	0.1392	0.1369	0.1379
October	0.1381	0.1360	0.1372
November	0.1387	0.1371	0.1378
December	0.1388	0.1369	0.1380