YEARLY HIGH
0.2713 NGN
YEARLY LOW
0.2494 NGN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2605 NGN

2012 RWF to NGN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the RWF to NGN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 17, valuing the pair at 0.2713. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 28, dropping to 0.2494.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0219 NGN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2686 to the December average rate of 0.2524, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.05% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.2713 was down 1.80% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.2763, 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 1,356 NGN
2011 Average 1,306 NGN
Yearly Trough Low 1,247 NGN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 109.58 NGN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.2702
0.2507
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RWF to NGN 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 0.2642, compared to 0.2568 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0075 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2642
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2568

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was July, with a trading range of 0.0095 NGN (High: 0.2697 / Low: 0.2602). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0028 NGN (High: 0.2630 / Low: 0.2602).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0095
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0028

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0053 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0053

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 0.2686) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.2567), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0119 (+4.65%).

2012 Avg (January) 0.2686
2011 Avg (January) 0.2567

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2713 0.2660 0.2686
February 0.2679 0.2602 0.2638
March 0.2630 0.2602 0.2614
April 0.2624 0.2590 0.2609
May 0.2654 0.2602 0.2623
June 0.2704 0.2657 0.2683
July 0.2697 0.2602 0.2650
August 0.2646 0.2569 0.2596
September 0.2585 0.2527 0.2569
October 0.2553 0.2512 0.2533
November 0.2553 0.2519 0.2535
December 0.2539 0.2494 0.2524