YEARLY HIGH
0.3895 RWF
YEARLY LOW
0.3664 RWF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3760 RWF

2012 SOS to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the SOS to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 28, valuing the pair at 0.3895. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 4, dropping to 0.3664.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0231 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3687 to the December average rate of 0.3861, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.72% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.3895 was up 2.38% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.3804, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,948 RWF
2011 Average 1,849 RWF
Yearly Trough Low 1,832 RWF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 115.52 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.3879
0.3670
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SOS 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 0.3713, compared to 0.3807 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0093 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3713
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3807

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0115 RWF (High: 0.3803 / Low: 0.3687). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0022 RWF (High: 0.3864 / Low: 0.3841).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0115
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0022

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: 0.3861) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.3698), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0163 (+4.41%).

2012 Avg (December) 0.3861
2011 Avg (December) 0.3698

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3701 0.3664 0.3687
February 0.3724 0.3684 0.3698
March 0.3722 0.3690 0.3710
April 0.3739 0.3692 0.3716
May 0.3803 0.3687 0.3730
June 0.3799 0.3713 0.3738
July 0.3769 0.3719 0.3753
August 0.3777 0.3738 0.3765
September 0.3840 0.3768 0.3780
October 0.3881 0.3801 0.3831
November 0.3864 0.3841 0.3849
December 0.3895 0.3841 0.3861