YEARLY HIGH
2.6632 TZS
YEARLY LOW
2.5177 TZS
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.5980 TZS

2012 RWF to TZS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the RWF to TZS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 24, valuing the pair at 2.6632. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 26, dropping to 2.5177.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1455 TZS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.6427 to the December average rate of 2.5574, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.23% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 2.6632 was down 12.19% compared to the 2011 peak of 3.0331, 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 13,316 TZS
2011 Average 13,277 TZS
Yearly Trough Low 12,589 TZS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 727.44 TZS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

2.6555
2.5323
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RWF to TZS 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 2.6287, compared to 2.5672 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0615 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.6287
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.5672

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0632 TZS (High: 2.6594 / Low: 2.5962). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0221 TZS (High: 2.6517 / Low: 2.6296).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0632
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0221

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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0238 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0238

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 2.6427) against the same month in 2011 (average: 2.5064), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1363 (+5.44%).

2012 Avg (January) 2.6427
2011 Avg (January) 2.5064

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.6632 2.6283 2.6427
February 2.6560 2.6308 2.6452
March 2.6517 2.6296 2.6415
April 2.6355 2.5950 2.6202
May 2.6594 2.5962 2.6143
June 2.6240 2.5911 2.6082
July 2.6098 2.5864 2.5974
August 2.5867 2.5630 2.5736
September 2.5725 2.5311 2.5619
October 2.5632 2.5244 2.5426
November 2.5897 2.5569 2.5704
December 2.5804 2.5177 2.5574