YEARLY HIGH
0.0143 ZAR
YEARLY LOW
0.0110 ZAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0122 ZAR

2011 RWF to ZAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the RWF to ZAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 26, valuing the pair at 0.0143. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 2, dropping to 0.0110.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0033 ZAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0117 to the December average rate of 0.0136, the exchange rate registered a net change of 17.04% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 0.0143 was up 4.16% compared to the 2010 peak of 0.0137, 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 72 ZAR
2010 Average 63 ZAR
Yearly Trough Low 55 ZAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 16.45 ZAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

0.0139
0.0110
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RWF to ZAR 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 0.0116, compared to 0.0128 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0012 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0116
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0128

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was September, with a trading range of 0.0023 ZAR (High: 0.0141 / Low: 0.0117). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 ZAR (High: 0.0116 / Low: 0.0112).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0023
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0003

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and December, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0004 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0004

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2011: 0.0136) against the same month in 2010 (average: 0.0118), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0018 (+15.29%).

2011 Avg (November) 0.0136
2010 Avg (November) 0.0118

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0120 0.0111 0.0117
February 0.0123 0.0116 0.0120
March 0.0119 0.0113 0.0116
April 0.0115 0.0110 0.0113
May 0.0118 0.0110 0.0115
June 0.0116 0.0112 0.0114
July 0.0117 0.0111 0.0114
August 0.0122 0.0112 0.0119
September 0.0141 0.0117 0.0127
October 0.0139 0.0129 0.0133
November 0.0143 0.0131 0.0136
December 0.0140 0.0134 0.0136