2011 RWF to SOS Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.7593 SOS

YEARLY LOW

2.6285 SOS

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.7047 SOS

2011 RWF to SOS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the RWF to SOS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 15, valuing the pair at 2.7593. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 2, dropping to 2.6285.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1308 SOS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.6942 to the December average rate of 2.7044, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.38% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 2.7593 was down 0.43% compared to the 2010 peak of 2.7712, 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 13,796 SOS

2010 Average 13,384 SOS

Yearly Trough Low 13,143 SOS

Transaction Impact: A difference of 653.80 SOS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

2.7467

2.6742

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RWF to SOS 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 2.6870, compared to 2.7224 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0354 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.6870

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.7224

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was July, with a trading range of 0.0998 SOS (High: 2.7502 / Low: 2.6505). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0196 SOS (High: 2.6958 / Low: 2.6762).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0998

April Spread (Stable) ±0.0196

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and August, 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 0.0127 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0127

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2011: 2.7407) against the same month in 2010 (average: 2.7289), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0117 (+0.43%).

2011 Avg (August) 2.7407

2010 Avg (August) 2.7289

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.7217	2.6645	2.6942
February	2.6890	2.6649	2.6816
March	2.6977	2.6766	2.6855
April	2.6958	2.6762	2.6810
May	2.6939	2.6672	2.6802
June	2.7213	2.6792	2.6994
July	2.7502	2.6505	2.7265
August	2.7593	2.7258	2.7407
September	2.7420	2.7159	2.7299
October	2.7403	2.7061	2.7205
November	2.7264	2.7014	2.7125
December	2.7277	2.6285	2.7044