2012 RWF to LBP Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.5128 LBP

YEARLY LOW

2.4011 LBP

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.4697 LBP

2012 RWF to LBP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the RWF to LBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 2.5128. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 25, dropping to 2.4011.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1117 LBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.5080 to the December average rate of 2.4179, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.59% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 2.5128 was down 1.59% compared to the 2011 peak of 2.5534, 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 12,564 LBP

2011 Average 12,622 LBP

Yearly Trough Low 12,005 LBP

Transaction Impact: A difference of 558.51 LBP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

2.5170

2.4089

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RWF to LBP 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 2.4984, compared to 2.4410 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0574 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.4984

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.4410

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was September, with a trading range of 0.0436 LBP (High: 2.4618 / Low: 2.4183). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0088 LBP (High: 2.5128 / Low: 2.5040).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0436

January Spread (Stable) ±0.0088

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 0.0299 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0299

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 2.5080) against the same month in 2011 (average: 2.5278), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0198 (-0.78%).

2012 Avg (January) 2.5080

2011 Avg (January) 2.5278

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.5128	2.5040	2.5080
February	2.5113	2.4932	2.5057
March	2.5070	2.4865	2.4969
April	2.5079	2.4821	2.4959
May	2.5090	2.4759	2.4946
June	2.5022	2.4735	2.4891
July	2.4964	2.4577	2.4714
August	2.4675	2.4577	2.4608
September	2.4618	2.4183	2.4517
October	2.4366	2.4011	2.4219
November	2.4280	2.4124	2.4220
December	2.4283	2.4023	2.4179