YEARLY HIGH
0.0246 SCR
YEARLY LOW
0.0209 SCR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0225 SCR

2012 RWF to SCR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the RWF to SCR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 23, valuing the pair at 0.0246. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 23, dropping to 0.0209.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0037 SCR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0231 to the December average rate of 0.0210, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.05% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.0246 was up 6.65% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.0231, 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 123 SCR
2011 Average 104 SCR
Yearly Trough Low 104 SCR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 18.58 SCR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.0242
0.0207
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 0.0234, compared to 0.0217 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0017 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0234
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0217

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was August, with a trading range of 0.0018 SCR (High: 0.0230 / Low: 0.0212). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 SCR (High: 0.0212 / Low: 0.0210).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0018
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0003

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 0.0022 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0022

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2012: 0.0239) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.0205), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0034 (+16.56%).

2012 Avg (July) 0.0239
2011 Avg (July) 0.0205

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0236 0.0222 0.0231
February 0.0238 0.0230 0.0233
March 0.0237 0.0227 0.0234
April 0.0238 0.0228 0.0232
May 0.0241 0.0230 0.0234
June 0.0243 0.0233 0.0239
July 0.0246 0.0230 0.0239
August 0.0230 0.0212 0.0217
September 0.0213 0.0210 0.0212
October 0.0213 0.0210 0.0211
November 0.0212 0.0210 0.0211
December 0.0212 0.0209 0.0210