YEARLY HIGH
314.0274 RWF
YEARLY LOW
299.7312 RWF
YEARLY AVERAGE
304.8023 RWF

2012 BBD to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the BBD to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 26, valuing the pair at 314.0274. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 299.7312.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 14.2962 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 300.3176 to the December average rate of 311.3909, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.69% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 314.0274 was up 4.49% compared to the 2011 peak of 300.5338, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,570,137 RWF
2011 Average 1,492,103 RWF
Yearly Trough Low 1,498,656 RWF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 71,480.93 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

312.4983
299.2103
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BBD 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 301.3749, compared to 308.2296 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 6.8547 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 301.3749
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 308.2296

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was September, with a trading range of 6.7210 RWF (High: 311.5978 / Low: 304.8769). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.0354 RWF (High: 300.7666 / Low: 299.7312).

September Spread (Volatile) ±6.7210
January Spread (Stable) ±1.0354

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: 311.3909) against the same month in 2011 (average: 299.9263), the exchange rate shifted by +11.4647 (+3.82%).

2012 Avg (December) 311.3909
2011 Avg (December) 299.9263

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 300.7666 299.7312 300.3176
February 301.9746 299.8414 300.4607
March 302.7874 300.2912 301.5541
April 303.3729 300.3508 301.7000
May 304.0249 299.9680 301.7909
June 304.5249 300.8383 302.4262
July 306.4459 301.4565 304.4317
August 307.0671 304.4050 305.7524
September 311.5978 304.8769 306.7886
October 313.0543 308.4310 310.3687
November 311.4161 309.5727 310.6453
December 314.0274 310.0758 311.3909