YEARLY HIGH
0.4959 MRO
YEARLY LOW
0.4752 MRO
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4840 MRO

2012 RWF to MRO Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the RWF to MRO exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 9, valuing the pair at 0.4959. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 4, dropping to 0.4752.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0207 MRO. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4800 to the December average rate of 0.4795, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.11% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.4959 was up 1.19% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.4901, 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 2,479 MRO
2011 Average 2,343 MRO
Yearly Trough Low 2,376 MRO
Transaction Impact: A difference of 103.44 MRO purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.4943
0.4782
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RWF to MRO 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 0.4824, compared to 0.4855 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0030 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4824
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4855

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was July, with a trading range of 0.0131 MRO (High: 0.4930 / Low: 0.4799). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0026 MRO (High: 0.4807 / Low: 0.4781).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0131
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0026

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0063 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0063

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2012: 0.4930) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.4663), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0267 (+5.72%).

2012 Avg (August) 0.4930
2011 Avg (August) 0.4663

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4822 0.4752 0.4800
February 0.4900 0.4802 0.4841
March 0.4884 0.4798 0.4849
April 0.4845 0.4779 0.4806
May 0.4851 0.4765 0.4821
June 0.4870 0.4772 0.4829
July 0.4930 0.4799 0.4859
August 0.4959 0.4916 0.4930
September 0.4926 0.4846 0.4906
October 0.4891 0.4799 0.4843
November 0.4807 0.4781 0.4796
December 0.4865 0.4754 0.4795