2012 SAR to RWF Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2012.
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.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 SAR based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.
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)
SeasonalThe 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.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe 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).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing 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%).
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 |