YEARLY HIGH
7.8418 RWF
YEARLY LOW
7.1012 RWF
YEARLY AVERAGE
7.4440 RWF

2012 BDT to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the BDT to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 28, valuing the pair at 7.8418. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 24, dropping to 7.1012.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.7406 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 7.2160 to the December average rate of 7.7101, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.85% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 7.8418 was down 7.60% compared to the 2011 peak of 8.4869, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 39,209 RWF
2011 Average 40,317 RWF
Yearly Trough Low 35,506 RWF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,703.03 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

7.7596
7.1665
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BDT 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 7.3223, compared to 7.5658 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2436 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 7.3223
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 7.5658

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was February, with a trading range of 0.2649 RWF (High: 7.3735 / Low: 7.1085). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0526 RWF (High: 7.5221 / Low: 7.4695).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.2649
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0526

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0013 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0013

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 7.7101) against the same month in 2011 (average: 7.6557), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0544 (+0.71%).

2012 Avg (December) 7.7101
2011 Avg (December) 7.6557

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 7.3294 7.1012 7.2160
February 7.3735 7.1085 7.2305
March 7.3975 7.3402 7.3696
April 7.4197 7.3269 7.3689
May 7.4237 7.3237 7.3676
June 7.4416 7.3407 7.3809
July 7.4696 7.3599 7.4328
August 7.5221 7.4695 7.4951
September 7.6061 7.4723 7.5046
October 7.6891 7.5767 7.6248
November 7.6659 7.5776 7.6273
December 7.8418 7.6274 7.7101