YEARLY HIGH
0.0787 KGS
YEARLY LOW
0.0727 KGS
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0766 KGS

2012 RWF to KGS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the RWF to KGS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 23, valuing the pair at 0.0787. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 30, dropping to 0.0727.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0060 KGS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0777 to the December average rate of 0.0761, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.06% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.0787 was down 2.15% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.0804, 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 394 KGS
2011 Average 386 KGS
Yearly Trough Low 364 KGS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 29.81 KGS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.0784
0.0732
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RWF to KGS 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 0.0777, compared to 0.0755 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0022 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0777
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0755

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was July, with a trading range of 0.0043 KGS (High: 0.0782 / Low: 0.0739). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0006 KGS (High: 0.0764 / Low: 0.0758).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0043
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0006

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0030 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0030

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2012: 0.0780) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.0775), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0004 (+0.56%).

2012 Avg (May) 0.0780
2011 Avg (May) 0.0775

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0782 0.0773 0.0777
February 0.0782 0.0774 0.0778
March 0.0778 0.0769 0.0774
April 0.0781 0.0769 0.0775
May 0.0787 0.0776 0.0780
June 0.0785 0.0775 0.0780
July 0.0782 0.0739 0.0766
August 0.0741 0.0727 0.0736
September 0.0770 0.0728 0.0747
October 0.0764 0.0752 0.0759
November 0.0764 0.0758 0.0761
December 0.0765 0.0756 0.0761