YEARLY HIGH
167.4670 RWF
YEARLY LOW
159.8556 RWF
YEARLY AVERAGE
162.5540 RWF

2012 SAR to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the SAR to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 26, valuing the pair at 167.4670. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 159.8556.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 7.6114 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 160.1630 to the December average rate of 166.0609, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.68% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 167.4670 was up 4.48% compared to the 2011 peak of 160.2841, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 SAR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 837,335 RWF
2011 Average 795,742 RWF
Yearly Trough Low 799,278 RWF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 38,057.04 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

166.6507
159.5732
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SAR to RWF 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 160.7259, compared to 164.3822 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 3.6563 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 160.7259
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 164.3822

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was September, with a trading range of 3.6585 RWF (High: 166.2276 / Low: 162.5691). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.5469 RWF (High: 160.4024 / Low: 159.8556).

September Spread (Volatile) ±3.6585
January Spread (Stable) ±0.5469

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 11 straight months. No significant month-over-month rate declines were detected.

Longest Streak 11 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0000

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 166.0609) against the same month in 2011 (average: 159.9546), the exchange rate shifted by +6.1063 (+3.82%).

2012 Avg (December) 166.0609
2011 Avg (December) 159.9546

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 160.4024 159.8556 160.1630
February 161.0467 159.9090 160.2396
March 161.4759 160.1478 160.8188
April 161.7946 160.1807 160.8996
May 162.1423 159.9765 160.9484
June 162.4046 160.4364 161.2861
July 163.3316 160.7746 162.3516
August 163.7424 162.3386 163.0767
September 166.2276 162.5691 163.6105
October 166.9602 164.4899 165.5253
November 166.0818 165.1020 165.6683
December 167.4670 165.3499 166.0609