2012 RWF to LRD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.1247 LRD

YEARLY LOW

0.1156 LRD

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.1209 LRD

2012 RWF to LRD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the RWF to LRD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 4, valuing the pair at 0.1247. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 26, dropping to 0.1156.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0091 LRD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1210 to the December average rate of 0.1174, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.02% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.1247 was up 1.93% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.1223, 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 623 LRD

2011 Average 604 LRD

Yearly Trough Low 578 LRD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 45.37 LRD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.1238

0.1168

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RWF to LRD 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 0.1222, compared to 0.1196 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0026 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1222

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1196

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was October, with a trading range of 0.0040 LRD (High: 0.1197 / Low: 0.1157). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0016 LRD (High: 0.1230 / Low: 0.1213).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0040

April Spread (Stable) ±0.0016

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 0.0025 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0025

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2012: 0.1233) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.1211), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0021 (+1.76%).

2012 Avg (June) 0.1233

2011 Avg (June) 0.1211

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.1226	0.1195	0.1210
February	0.1227	0.1205	0.1219
March	0.1233	0.1210	0.1218
April	0.1230	0.1213	0.1222
May	0.1245	0.1225	0.1230
June	0.1247	0.1221	0.1233
July	0.1235	0.1218	0.1225
August	0.1228	0.1201	0.1211
September	0.1214	0.1178	0.1203
October	0.1197	0.1157	0.1178
November	0.1197	0.1162	0.1186
December	0.1191	0.1156	0.1174