YEARLY HIGH
7.4011 SLL
YEARLY LOW
6.9168 SLL
YEARLY AVERAGE
7.1404 SLL

2012 RWF to SLL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the RWF to SLL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 26, valuing the pair at 7.4011. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 28, dropping to 6.9168.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4842 SLL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 7.2964 to the December average rate of 6.9589, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.63% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 7.4011 was down 2.69% compared to the 2011 peak of 7.6054, 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 37,005 SLL
2011 Average 36,303 SLL
Yearly Trough Low 34,584 SLL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,421.17 SLL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

7.3301
6.9251
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RWF to SLL 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 7.2368, compared to 7.0441 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1928 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 7.2368
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 7.0441

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was July, with a trading range of 0.2727 SLL (High: 7.2131 / Low: 6.9405). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0604 SLL (High: 6.9998 / Low: 6.9394).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.2727
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0604

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2012. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0902 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0902

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 7.2964) against the same month in 2011 (average: 7.0444), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2520 (+3.58%).

2012 Avg (January) 7.2964
2011 Avg (January) 7.0444

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 7.4011 7.2139 7.2964
February 7.3209 7.2102 7.2485
March 7.3869 7.1996 7.2413
April 7.3656 7.1694 7.2305
May 7.2667 7.1602 7.1996
June 7.2477 7.1575 7.2048
July 7.2131 6.9405 7.1388
August 7.1410 7.0688 7.1128
September 7.1349 6.9798 7.0882
October 7.0370 6.9393 6.9979
November 6.9998 6.9394 6.9677
December 7.0115 6.9168 6.9589