YEARLY HIGH
0.0231 SCR
YEARLY LOW
0.0202 SCR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0209 SCR

2011 RWF to SCR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the RWF to SCR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 23, valuing the pair at 0.0231. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 7, dropping to 0.0202.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0029 SCR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0209 to the December average rate of 0.0222, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.42% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 0.0231 was up 4.45% compared to the 2010 peak of 0.0221, 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 115 SCR
2010 Average 104 SCR
Yearly Trough Low 101 SCR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 14.44 SCR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

0.0224
0.0203
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RWF to SCR 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 0.0207, compared to 0.0211 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0004 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0207
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0211

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was December, with a trading range of 0.0016 SCR (High: 0.0231 / Low: 0.0214). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0006 SCR (High: 0.0210 / Low: 0.0204).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0016
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0006

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0003 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0003

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2011: 0.0222) against the same month in 2010 (average: 0.0207), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0015 (+7.22%).

2011 Avg (December) 0.0222
2010 Avg (December) 0.0207

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0213 0.0204 0.0209
February 0.0210 0.0202 0.0206
March 0.0211 0.0203 0.0206
April 0.0209 0.0202 0.0205
May 0.0210 0.0204 0.0208
June 0.0210 0.0202 0.0206
July 0.0209 0.0203 0.0205
August 0.0210 0.0203 0.0206
September 0.0210 0.0202 0.0207
October 0.0216 0.0206 0.0210
November 0.0218 0.0209 0.0213
December 0.0231 0.0214 0.0222