2012 RWF to LKR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.2216 LKR

YEARLY LOW

0.1892 LKR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.2092 LKR

2012 RWF to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the RWF to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 4, valuing the pair at 0.2216. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 22, dropping to 0.1892.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0323 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1896 to the December average rate of 0.2057, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.52% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.2216 was up 16.44% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.1903, 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 1,108 LKR

2011 Average 926 LKR

Yearly Trough Low 946 LKR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 161.75 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.2210

0.1867

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RWF to LKR 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 0.2065, compared to 0.2119 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0055 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2065

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2119

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was February, with a trading range of 0.0162 LKR (High: 0.2054 / Low: 0.1893). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0008 LKR (High: 0.1900 / Low: 0.1892).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0162

January Spread (Stable) ±0.0008

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0066 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0066

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2012: 0.2180) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.1834), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0345 (+18.83%).

2012 Avg (July) 0.2180

2011 Avg (July) 0.1834

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.1900	0.1892	0.1896
February	0.2054	0.1893	0.1954
March	0.2171	0.2013	0.2084
April	0.2194	0.2065	0.2132
May	0.2189	0.2103	0.2141
June	0.2211	0.2141	0.2181
July	0.2216	0.2135	0.2180
August	0.2169	0.2146	0.2159
September	0.2171	0.2076	0.2145
October	0.2099	0.2059	0.2079
November	0.2107	0.2087	0.2097
December	0.2096	0.2021	0.2057