YEARLY HIGH
16.8670 RWF
YEARLY LOW
15.2767 RWF
YEARLY AVERAGE
15.6226 RWF

2012 DOP to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the DOP to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 7, valuing the pair at 16.8670. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 29, dropping to 15.2767.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.5904 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 15.4771 to the December average rate of 15.5479, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.46% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 16.8670 was up 5.03% compared to the 2011 peak of 16.0588, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 84,335 RWF
2011 Average 78,688 RWF
Yearly Trough Low 76,383 RWF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 7,951.84 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

16.1803
15.3959
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

DOP 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 15.4821, compared to 15.7630 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2809 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 15.4821
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 15.7630

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was September, with a trading range of 1.2231 RWF (High: 16.8523 / Low: 15.6291). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0898 RWF (High: 15.6920 / Low: 15.6023).

September Spread (Volatile) ±1.2231
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0898

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and September, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.3549 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3549

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2012: 16.0101) against the same month in 2011 (average: 15.5840), the exchange rate shifted by +0.4261 (+2.73%).

2012 Avg (October) 16.0101
2011 Avg (October) 15.5840

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 15.5644 15.4230 15.4771
February 15.5417 15.4154 15.4612
March 15.5490 15.4085 15.4810
April 15.5919 15.3886 15.4887
May 15.6267 15.2767 15.4901
June 15.5774 15.4392 15.4944
July 15.6655 15.4502 15.6000
August 15.6920 15.6023 15.6500
September 16.8523 15.6291 16.1150
October 16.8670 15.6634 16.0101
November 15.7982 15.5071 15.6552
December 15.6545 15.4204 15.5479