2012 RWF to SOS Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.7293 SOS

YEARLY LOW

2.5674 SOS

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.6604 SOS

2012 RWF to SOS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the RWF to SOS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 4, valuing the pair at 2.7293. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 28, dropping to 2.5674.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1619 SOS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.7121 to the December average rate of 2.5900, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.50% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 2.7293 was down 1.09% compared to the 2011 peak of 2.7593, 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 13,646 SOS

2011 Average 13,524 SOS

Yearly Trough Low 12,837 SOS

Transaction Impact: A difference of 809.42 SOS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

2.7243

2.5778

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 2.6933, compared to 2.6274 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0658 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.6933

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.6274

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0822 SOS (High: 2.7120 / Low: 2.6297). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0149 SOS (High: 2.6032 / Low: 2.5883).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0822

November Spread (Stable) ±0.0149

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 0.0347 points.

Longest Streak 0 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0347

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 2.7121) against the same month in 2011 (average: 2.6942), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0178 (+0.66%).

2012 Avg (January) 2.7121

2011 Avg (January) 2.6942

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.7293	2.7023	2.7121
February	2.7144	2.6855	2.7044
March	2.7100	2.6864	2.6954
April	2.7085	2.6747	2.6911
May	2.7120	2.6297	2.6811
June	2.6935	2.6324	2.6756
July	2.6891	2.6533	2.6643
August	2.6752	2.6479	2.6563
September	2.6542	2.6039	2.6453
October	2.6308	2.5764	2.6106
November	2.6032	2.5883	2.5982
December	2.6036	2.5674	2.5900