2012 RWF to STD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

33.0689 STD

YEARLY LOW

29.6493 STD

YEARLY AVERAGE

31.3888 STD

2012 RWF to STD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the RWF to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 30, valuing the pair at 33.0689. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 26, dropping to 29.6493.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.4197 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 31.6074 to the December average rate of 30.0798, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.83% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 33.0689 was up 2.62% compared to the 2011 peak of 32.2255, 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 165,345 STD

2011 Average 147,796 STD

Yearly Trough Low 148,246 STD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 17,098.39 STD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

33.2081

29.7954

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 31.2359, compared to 31.5417 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.3058 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 31.2359

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 31.5417

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was September, with a trading range of 2.1034 STD (High: 32.9997 / Low: 30.8962). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3138 STD (High: 33.0689 / Low: 32.7552).

September Spread (Volatile) ±2.1034

August Spread (Stable) ±0.3138

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 1.0380 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -1.0380

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2012: 32.9237) against the same month in 2011 (average: 28.8308), the exchange rate shifted by +4.0930 (+14.20%).

2012 Avg (August) 32.9237

2011 Avg (August) 28.8308

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	32.2293	30.7100	31.6074
February	31.3374	30.3024	30.8738
March	31.5267	30.3493	30.7987
April	31.2830	30.3493	30.8989
May	32.2667	30.5555	31.3785
June	32.4557	31.0826	31.8579
July	33.0158	32.1029	32.5518
August	33.0689	32.7552	32.9237
September	32.9997	30.8962	31.9883
October	31.5465	30.3470	30.9504
November	31.0769	30.3417	30.7560
December	30.5440	29.6493	30.0798