2012 SCR to RWF Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2012.
2012 SCR to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012
During 2012, the SCR to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 23, valuing the pair at 47.9115. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 23, dropping to 40.6695.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 7.2421 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 43.2772 to the December average rate of 47.5722, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.92% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 47.9115 was down 3.37% compared to the 2011 peak of 49.5828, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 SCR based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.
SCR 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 42.7607, compared to 46.2392 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 3.4785 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2012 was August, with a trading range of 3.6859 RWF (High: 47.1512 / Low: 43.4652). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.6086 RWF (High: 47.7059 / Low: 47.0973).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween June and October, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.8221 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 47.5722) against the same month in 2011 (average: 44.9848), the exchange rate shifted by +2.5874 (+5.75%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 45.0002 | 42.3322 | 43.2772 |
| February | 43.4524 | 41.9763 | 42.8982 |
| March | 43.9665 | 42.2084 | 42.7896 |
| April | 43.7938 | 42.0579 | 43.0267 |
| May | 43.5451 | 41.4091 | 42.6973 |
| June | 42.9111 | 41.1529 | 41.8752 |
| July | 43.4584 | 40.6695 | 41.8926 |
| August | 47.1512 | 43.4652 | 46.1340 |
| September | 47.6580 | 46.8610 | 47.1578 |
| October | 47.7145 | 46.9137 | 47.3641 |
| November | 47.7059 | 47.0973 | 47.3147 |
| December | 47.9115 | 47.2198 | 47.5722 |