YEARLY HIGH
0.1495 NPR
YEARLY LOW
0.1303 NPR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1400 NPR

2012 RWF to NPR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the RWF to NPR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 25, valuing the pair at 0.1495. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 13, dropping to 0.1303.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0192 NPR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1367 to the December average rate of 0.1404, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.74% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.1495 was up 4.39% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.1433, 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 748 NPR
2011 Average 620 NPR
Yearly Trough Low 651 NPR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 96.21 NPR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.1494
0.1296
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RWF to NPR 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 0.1383, compared to 0.1418 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0035 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1383
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1418

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was January, with a trading range of 0.0111 NPR (High: 0.1424 / Low: 0.1313). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0016 NPR (High: 0.1459 / Low: 0.1443).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0111
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0016

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and June, 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 0.0054 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0054

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2012: 0.1478) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.1202), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0275 (+22.90%).

2012 Avg (June) 0.1478
2011 Avg (June) 0.1202

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1424 0.1313 0.1367
February 0.1337 0.1303 0.1313
March 0.1360 0.1307 0.1334
April 0.1396 0.1336 0.1369
May 0.1485 0.1393 0.1436
June 0.1495 0.1456 0.1478
July 0.1464 0.1438 0.1452
August 0.1459 0.1443 0.1452
September 0.1458 0.1357 0.1420
October 0.1393 0.1332 0.1366
November 0.1435 0.1384 0.1412
December 0.1412 0.1393 0.1404