2012 SZL to RWF Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2012.
2012 SZL to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012
During 2012, the SZL to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 2, valuing the pair at 80.0493. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 21, dropping to 69.5358.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 10.5135 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 74.9892 to the December average rate of 72.1960, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.72% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 80.0493 was down 12.14% compared to the 2011 peak of 91.1142, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 SZL based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.
SZL 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 76.0251, compared to 72.7260 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 3.2991 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 7.1608 RWF (High: 78.1789 / Low: 71.0181). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.0966 RWF (High: 80.0493 / Low: 77.9527).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween June and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 3.0964 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2012: 79.3290) against the same month in 2011 (average: 86.1869), the exchange rate shifted by -6.8579 (-7.96%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 77.4015 | 73.4805 | 74.9892 |
| February | 79.7993 | 77.2329 | 78.4783 |
| March | 80.0493 | 77.9527 | 79.3290 |
| April | 79.2746 | 75.2801 | 77.1738 |
| May | 78.1789 | 71.0181 | 74.0774 |
| June | 74.0557 | 70.0616 | 72.1030 |
| July | 74.7737 | 71.6101 | 73.7846 |
| August | 75.5259 | 72.1579 | 73.9522 |
| September | 75.1357 | 72.7689 | 74.0387 |
| October | 74.6674 | 70.0394 | 71.7436 |
| November | 71.7347 | 69.5358 | 70.6409 |
| December | 73.9252 | 70.2472 | 72.1960 |