YEARLY HIGH
423.4806 RWF
YEARLY LOW
376.3812 RWF
YEARLY AVERAGE
400.4538 RWF

2012 BAM to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the BAM to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 26, valuing the pair at 423.4806. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 24, dropping to 376.3812.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 47.0994 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 395.8935 to the December average rate of 417.2287, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.39% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 423.4806 was down 6.67% compared to the 2011 peak of 453.7366, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,117,403 RWF
2011 Average 2,122,318 RWF
Yearly Trough Low 1,881,906 RWF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 235,496.84 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

420.7125
378.9066
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BAM 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 399.3994, compared to 401.5082 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.1088 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 399.3994
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 401.5082

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 25.6636 RWF (High: 408.0633 / Low: 382.3997). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 8.3617 RWF (High: 415.3155 / Low: 406.9538).

May Spread (Volatile) ±25.6636
October Spread (Stable) ±8.3617

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and October, 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 11.0028 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -11.0028

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 417.2287) against the same month in 2011 (average: 403.9301), the exchange rate shifted by +13.2986 (+3.29%).

2012 Avg (December) 417.2287
2011 Avg (December) 403.9301

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 404.7606 387.9284 395.8935
February 414.1180 400.6981 405.9683
March 412.3392 401.1591 406.8864
April 412.3392 400.8010 405.6947
May 408.0633 382.3997 394.6919
June 390.8945 381.9436 387.2613
July 389.5651 376.3812 382.3904
August 393.5445 382.1441 387.2340
September 410.8234 393.4925 403.4166
October 415.3155 406.9538 411.5146
November 412.2684 403.0843 407.2647
December 423.4806 410.0842 417.2287