YEARLY HIGH
12.5443 RWF
YEARLY LOW
10.6083 RWF
YEARLY AVERAGE
11.5894 RWF

2012 BTN to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the BTN to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 6, valuing the pair at 12.5443. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 25, dropping to 10.6083.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.9360 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 11.7371 to the December average rate of 11.3937, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.93% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 12.5443 was down 7.54% compared to the 2011 peak of 13.5672, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 62,722 RWF
2011 Average 64,168 RWF
Yearly Trough Low 53,041 RWF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 9,680.05 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

12.3393
10.6678
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BTN 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 11.5840, compared to 11.5948 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0107 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 11.5840
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 11.5948

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was September, with a trading range of 1.1693 RWF (High: 12.4571 / Low: 11.2878). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1579 RWF (High: 11.9536 / Low: 11.7958).

September Spread (Volatile) ±1.1693
August Spread (Stable) ±0.1579

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.5705 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.5705

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2012: 11.7203) against the same month in 2011 (average: 12.1124), the exchange rate shifted by -0.3921 (-3.24%).

2012 Avg (October) 11.7203
2011 Avg (October) 12.1124

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 12.1904 11.2632 11.7371
February 12.3393 11.9943 12.2000
March 12.1494 11.7371 11.9798
April 11.9667 11.4501 11.6753
May 11.4625 10.7080 11.1048
June 10.9609 10.6083 10.8071
July 11.9559 10.8702 11.4041
August 11.9536 11.7958 11.8892
September 12.4571 11.2878 11.8264
October 12.5443 11.4793 11.7203
November 11.5811 11.1265 11.3349
December 11.4960 11.3120 11.3937