YEARLY HIGH
0.3657 YER
YEARLY LOW
0.3422 YER
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3535 YER

2012 RWF to YER Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the RWF to YER exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 0.3657. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 26, dropping to 0.3422.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0235 YER. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3637 to the December average rate of 0.3452, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.09% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.3657 was down 0.08% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.3660, 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 1,828 YER
2011 Average 1,797 YER
Yearly Trough Low 1,711 YER
Transaction Impact: A difference of 117.31 YER purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.3656
0.3434
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RWF to YER 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 0.3581, compared to 0.3488 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0093 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3581
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3488

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was February, with a trading range of 0.0108 YER (High: 0.3656 / Low: 0.3547). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0024 YER (High: 0.3476 / Low: 0.3452).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0108
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0024

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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0043 points.

Longest Streak 0 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0043

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 0.3637) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.3600), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0037 (+1.03%).

2012 Avg (January) 0.3637
2011 Avg (January) 0.3600

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3657 0.3588 0.3637
February 0.3656 0.3547 0.3615
March 0.3605 0.3548 0.3572
April 0.3583 0.3545 0.3564
May 0.3578 0.3533 0.3551
June 0.3565 0.3526 0.3547
July 0.3564 0.3508 0.3532
August 0.3535 0.3501 0.3517
September 0.3526 0.3451 0.3504
October 0.3486 0.3431 0.3463
November 0.3476 0.3452 0.3461
December 0.3467 0.3422 0.3452