2011 RWF to STD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

32.2255 STD

YEARLY LOW

27.6451 STD

YEARLY AVERAGE

29.5604 STD

2011 RWF to STD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the RWF to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 10, valuing the pair at 32.2255. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 1, dropping to 27.6451.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.5804 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 30.9310 to the December average rate of 30.8808, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.16% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 32.2255 was down 8.89% compared to the 2010 peak of 35.3696, 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 161,128 STD

2010 Average 157,152 STD

Yearly Trough Low 138,225 STD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 22,902.19 STD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

31.1639

28.3695

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RWF to STD 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 29.4117, compared to 29.7091 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2974 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 29.4117

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 29.7091

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was January, with a trading range of 2.4039 STD (High: 32.2255 / Low: 29.8217). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.8133 STD (High: 29.1590 / Low: 28.3457).

January Spread (Volatile) ±2.4039

July Spread (Stable) ±0.8133

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.8026 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.8026

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2011: 30.9310) against the same month in 2010 (average: 28.7057), the exchange rate shifted by +2.2253 (+7.75%).

2011 Avg (January) 30.9310

2010 Avg (January) 28.7057

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	32.2255	29.8217	30.9310
February	30.6136	29.6781	30.1585
March	29.8703	28.9233	29.4050
April	29.6803	27.6451	28.6023
May	29.1807	27.6451	28.7436
June	28.9438	28.0776	28.6299
July	29.1590	28.3457	28.7500
August	29.3816	28.3638	28.8308
September	30.4467	28.5108	29.5175
October	31.1889	29.2168	30.1629
November	30.7429	29.2600	30.1126
December	31.3767	30.2739	30.8808