YEARLY HIGH
0.0736 PHP
YEARLY LOW
0.0655 PHP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0693 PHP

2012 RWF to PHP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the RWF to PHP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 7, valuing the pair at 0.0736. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 26, dropping to 0.0655.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0081 PHP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0725 to the December average rate of 0.0659, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.18% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.0736 was down 2.27% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.0753, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 368 PHP
2011 Average 363 PHP
Yearly Trough Low 328 PHP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 40.32 PHP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.0732
0.0652
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RWF to PHP 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 0.0712, compared to 0.0674 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0038 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0712
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0674

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0028 PHP (High: 0.0726 / Low: 0.0698). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0007 PHP (High: 0.0662 / Low: 0.0655).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0028
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0007

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2012. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0019 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0019

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 0.0725) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.0744), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0018 (-2.46%).

2012 Avg (January) 0.0725
2011 Avg (January) 0.0744

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0736 0.0713 0.0725
February 0.0715 0.0703 0.0710
March 0.0716 0.0704 0.0711
April 0.0712 0.0698 0.0707
May 0.0726 0.0698 0.0711
June 0.0721 0.0695 0.0707
July 0.0697 0.0682 0.0688
August 0.0695 0.0680 0.0688
September 0.0688 0.0669 0.0680
October 0.0672 0.0659 0.0667
November 0.0666 0.0656 0.0662
December 0.0662 0.0655 0.0659