YEARLY HIGH
0.8900 XAF
YEARLY LOW
0.7909 XAF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.8374 XAF

2012 RWF to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the RWF to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 24, valuing the pair at 0.8900. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 26, dropping to 0.7909.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0991 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.8464 to the December average rate of 0.8033, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.08% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.8900 was up 3.49% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.8600, 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 4,450 XAF
2011 Average 3,982 XAF
Yearly Trough Low 3,954 XAF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 495.69 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.8834
0.7961
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RWF to XAF 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 0.8392, compared to 0.8355 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0037 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.8392
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.8355

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0550 XAF (High: 0.8761 / Low: 0.8211). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0166 XAF (High: 0.8235 / Low: 0.8069).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0550
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0166

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and July, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0347 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0347

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2012: 0.8761) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.7699), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1062 (+13.80%).

2012 Avg (July) 0.8761
2011 Avg (July) 0.7699

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.8635 0.8277 0.8464
February 0.8359 0.8089 0.8252
March 0.8352 0.8126 0.8234
April 0.8357 0.8126 0.8259
May 0.8761 0.8211 0.8490
June 0.8765 0.8574 0.8654
July 0.8900 0.8606 0.8761
August 0.8769 0.8512 0.8654
September 0.8515 0.8158 0.8307
October 0.8235 0.8069 0.8145
November 0.8315 0.8124 0.8229
December 0.8172 0.7909 0.8033