YEARLY HIGH
0.0560 RUB
YEARLY LOW
0.0481 RUB
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0510 RUB

2012 RWF to RUB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the RWF to RUB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 1, valuing the pair at 0.0560. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 1, dropping to 0.0481.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0079 RUB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0522 to the December average rate of 0.0493, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.52% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.0560 was up 1.50% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.0551, 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 280 RUB
2011 Average 246 RUB
Yearly Trough Low 240 RUB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 39.34 RUB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.0550
0.0481
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RWF to RUB 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 0.0508, compared to 0.0511 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0003 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0508
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0511

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0065 RUB (High: 0.0551 / Low: 0.0486). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0011 RUB (High: 0.0507 / Low: 0.0496).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0065
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0011

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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0026 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0026

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2012: 0.0544) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.0468), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0075 (+16.09%).

2012 Avg (June) 0.0544
2011 Avg (June) 0.0468

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0537 0.0502 0.0522
February 0.0504 0.0483 0.0496
March 0.0494 0.0481 0.0486
April 0.0493 0.0481 0.0488
May 0.0551 0.0486 0.0511
June 0.0560 0.0535 0.0544
July 0.0545 0.0523 0.0533
August 0.0529 0.0515 0.0522
September 0.0529 0.0498 0.0512
October 0.0507 0.0496 0.0501
November 0.0511 0.0497 0.0505
December 0.0498 0.0486 0.0493