YEARLY HIGH
513.4971 RWF
YEARLY LOW
461.5388 RWF
YEARLY AVERAGE
488.1553 RWF

2012 SGD to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the SGD to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 23, valuing the pair at 513.4971. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 461.5388.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 51.9583 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 469.4713 to the December average rate of 510.2188, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.68% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 513.4971 was up 3.24% compared to the 2011 peak of 497.4026, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,567,486 RWF
2011 Average 2,375,338 RWF
Yearly Trough Low 2,307,694 RWF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 259,791.71 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

514.2935
465.3966
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SGD 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 476.9160, compared to 499.3945 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 22.4784 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 476.9160
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 499.3945

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 19.4163 RWF (High: 488.7599 / Low: 469.3435). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.5793 RWF (High: 509.2463 / Low: 505.6670).

May Spread (Volatile) ±19.4163
November Spread (Stable) ±3.5793

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 5.2541 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -5.2541

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 510.2188) against the same month in 2011 (average: 463.2113), the exchange rate shifted by +47.0075 (+10.15%).

2012 Avg (December) 510.2188
2011 Avg (December) 463.2113

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 480.0137 461.5388 469.4713
February 482.1502 475.3093 479.1688
March 481.7503 475.4079 479.2449
April 488.3975 476.2303 482.4067
May 488.7599 469.3435 478.2293
June 477.8128 467.3908 472.9752
July 490.1168 475.6548 483.0373
August 493.4303 486.9988 489.9494
September 508.1031 489.8903 498.3080
October 513.1121 502.5511 507.1597
November 509.2463 505.6670 507.6936
December 513.4971 506.8061 510.2188