YEARLY HIGH
13.3654 LAK
YEARLY LOW
12.6396 LAK
YEARLY AVERAGE
13.1166 LAK

2012 RWF to LAK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the RWF to LAK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 12, valuing the pair at 13.3654. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 19, dropping to 12.6396.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.7258 LAK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 13.3278 to the December average rate of 12.8279, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.75% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 13.3654 was down 2.38% compared to the 2011 peak of 13.6914, 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 66,827 LAK
2011 Average 67,223 LAK
Yearly Trough Low 63,198 LAK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,629.11 LAK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

13.3777
12.7780
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RWF to LAK 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 13.2504, compared to 12.9827 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2676 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 13.2504
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 12.9827

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was July, with a trading range of 0.6118 LAK (High: 13.2514 / Low: 12.6396). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0749 LAK (High: 13.3654 / Low: 13.2905).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.6118
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0749

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 0.1497 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1497

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 13.3278) against the same month in 2011 (average: 13.5532), the exchange rate shifted by -0.2255 (-1.66%).

2012 Avg (January) 13.3278
2011 Avg (January) 13.5532

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 13.3654 13.2905 13.3278
February 13.3511 13.2115 13.2858
March 13.2751 13.1572 13.2235
April 13.2863 13.1030 13.2079
May 13.3327 13.1719 13.2350
June 13.2860 13.1307 13.2223
July 13.2514 12.6396 13.1507
August 13.1543 13.0686 13.1053
September 13.0877 12.8778 13.0387
October 12.9702 12.7821 12.8889
November 12.9168 12.8392 12.8849
December 12.8851 12.7209 12.8279