YEARLY HIGH
1.9649 KRW
YEARLY LOW
1.7058 KRW
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.8485 KRW

2012 RWF to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the RWF to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 26, valuing the pair at 1.9649. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 29, dropping to 1.7058.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2591 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.9024 to the December average rate of 1.7270, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.22% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 1.9649 was down 2.32% compared to the 2011 peak of 2.0116, 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 9,824 KRW
2011 Average 9,278 KRW
Yearly Trough Low 8,529 KRW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,295.29 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

1.9453
1.7072
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RWF to KRW 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 1.8940, compared to 1.8030 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0910 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.8940
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.8030

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0956 KRW (High: 1.9649 / Low: 1.8693). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0187 KRW (High: 1.7598 / Low: 1.7411).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0956
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0187

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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0492 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0492

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2012: 1.9181) against the same month in 2011 (average: 1.8179), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1002 (+5.51%).

2012 Avg (May) 1.9181
2011 Avg (May) 1.8179

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.9351 1.8655 1.9024
February 1.8809 1.8556 1.8690
March 1.8881 1.8548 1.8674
April 1.9005 1.8537 1.8817
May 1.9649 1.8693 1.9181
June 1.9570 1.8868 1.9254
July 1.8950 1.8535 1.8764
August 1.8624 1.8408 1.8514
September 1.8589 1.7851 1.8308
October 1.8035 1.7539 1.7816
November 1.7598 1.7411 1.7507
December 1.7451 1.7058 1.7270