YEARLY HIGH
3.7555 MGA
YEARLY LOW
3.4255 MGA
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.5924 MGA

2012 RWF to MGA Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the RWF to MGA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 24, valuing the pair at 3.7555. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 21, dropping to 3.4255.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3300 MGA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.6975 to the December average rate of 3.6267, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.91% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 3.7555 was up 0.82% compared to the 2011 peak of 3.7248, 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 18,778 MGA
2011 Average 16,933 MGA
Yearly Trough Low 17,128 MGA
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,650.09 MGA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

3.7236
3.4313
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RWF to MGA 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 3.5573, compared to 3.6275 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0702 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.5573
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.6275

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was July, with a trading range of 0.1400 MGA (High: 3.7555 / Low: 3.6156). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0458 MGA (High: 3.6500 / Low: 3.6042).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.1400
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0458

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0835 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0835

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2012: 3.6992) against the same month in 2011 (average: 3.2799), the exchange rate shifted by +0.4193 (+12.79%).

2012 Avg (July) 3.6992
2011 Avg (July) 3.2799

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.7494 3.6254 3.6975
February 3.6469 3.5495 3.6140
March 3.6068 3.4865 3.5532
April 3.5126 3.4441 3.4849
May 3.5093 3.4255 3.4556
June 3.6063 3.4796 3.5385
July 3.7555 3.6156 3.6992
August 3.7173 3.6508 3.6793
September 3.6666 3.5505 3.6149
October 3.5627 3.5002 3.5396
November 3.6439 3.5550 3.6052
December 3.6500 3.6042 3.6267