YEARLY HIGH
47.9115 RWF
YEARLY LOW
40.6695 RWF
YEARLY AVERAGE
44.5000 RWF

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.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 239,558 RWF
2011 Average 239,835 RWF
Yearly Trough Low 203,347 RWF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 36,210.26 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

48.1419
41.3055
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

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)

Seasonal

The 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.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 42.7607
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 46.2392

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The 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).

August Spread (Volatile) ±3.6859
November Spread (Stable) ±0.6086

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.8221

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing 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%).

2012 Avg (December) 47.5722
2011 Avg (December) 44.9848

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