YEARLY HIGH
1.5013 KPW
YEARLY LOW
1.4330 KPW
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.4766 KPW

2012 RWF to KPW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the RWF to KPW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 1.5013. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 26, dropping to 1.4330.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0683 KPW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.4984 to the December average rate of 1.4451, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.56% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 1.5013 was down 0.13% compared to the 2011 peak of 1.5034, 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 7,507 KPW
2011 Average 1,572 KPW
Yearly Trough Low 7,165 KPW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 341.75 KPW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

1.5037
1.4398
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RWF to KPW 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 1.4932, compared to 1.4601 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0331 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.4932
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.4601

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was September, with a trading range of 0.0318 KPW (High: 1.4760 / Low: 1.4442). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0052 KPW (High: 1.5013 / Low: 1.4962).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0318
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0052

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2012. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0169 points.

Longest Streak 0 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0169

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 1.4984) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.2406), the exchange rate shifted by +1.2578 (+522.66%).

2012 Avg (January) 1.4984
2011 Avg (January) 0.2406

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.5013 1.4962 1.4984
February 1.5008 1.4902 1.4977
March 1.4985 1.4862 1.4923
April 1.4982 1.4833 1.4916
May 1.5002 1.4801 1.4911
June 1.4958 1.4777 1.4880
July 1.4928 1.4684 1.4782
August 1.4783 1.4655 1.4718
September 1.4760 1.4442 1.4669
October 1.4590 1.4375 1.4499
November 1.4536 1.4450 1.4486
December 1.4513 1.4330 1.4451