YEARLY HIGH
0.1144 SYP
YEARLY LOW
0.0868 SYP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1035 SYP

2012 RWF to SYP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the RWF to SYP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 2, valuing the pair at 0.1144. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 5, dropping to 0.0868.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0276 SYP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0904 to the December average rate of 0.1140, the exchange rate registered a net change of 26.08% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.1144 was up 31.30% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.0872, 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 572 SYP
2011 Average 403 SYP
Yearly Trough Low 434 SYP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 138.14 SYP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.1164
0.0881
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RWF to SYP 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 0.0969, compared to 0.1100 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0131 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0969
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1100

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0107 SYP (High: 0.1057 / Low: 0.0950). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0007 SYP (High: 0.0957 / Low: 0.0950).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0107
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0007

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 8 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0003 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0003

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 0.1140) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.0860), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0279 (+32.48%).

2012 Avg (December) 0.1140
2011 Avg (December) 0.0860

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0957 0.0868 0.0904
February 0.0957 0.0950 0.0955
March 0.0955 0.0948 0.0952
April 0.0955 0.0946 0.0951
May 0.1057 0.0950 0.0997
June 0.1058 0.1046 0.1055
July 0.1070 0.1054 0.1058
August 0.1090 0.1065 0.1073
September 0.1106 0.1087 0.1094
October 0.1117 0.1094 0.1104
November 0.1142 0.1116 0.1132
December 0.1144 0.1132 0.1140