YEARLY HIGH
434.9901 RWF
YEARLY LOW
359.4461 RWF
YEARLY AVERAGE
386.7972 RWF

2011 GHS to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the GHS to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 18, valuing the pair at 434.9901. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 30, dropping to 359.4461.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 75.5440 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 395.5152 to the December average rate of 365.7480, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.53% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 434.9901 was up 5.36% compared to the 2010 peak of 412.8640, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,174,951 RWF
2010 Average 2,030,506 RWF
Yearly Trough Low 1,797,230 RWF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 377,720.17 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

400.0025
362.6339
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GHS 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 394.7957, compared to 378.7986 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 15.9971 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 394.7957
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 378.7986

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was February, with a trading range of 55.4237 RWF (High: 434.9901 / Low: 379.5664). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 5.5876 RWF (High: 369.3190 / Low: 363.7313).

February Spread (Volatile) ±55.4237
December Spread (Stable) ±5.5876

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2011. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 12.6392 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -12.6392

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2011: 396.8884) against the same month in 2010 (average: 400.6952), the exchange rate shifted by -3.8068 (-0.95%).

2011 Avg (February) 396.8884
2010 Avg (February) 400.6952

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 402.1814 382.5943 395.5152
February 434.9901 379.5664 396.8884
March 395.0047 388.8435 391.5069
April 399.2083 392.5412 395.7916
May 398.5932 392.9094 395.2001
June 397.1616 391.3784 393.8721
July 397.9713 391.8505 394.1546
August 394.4232 387.2879 390.8934
September 390.9674 372.1523 382.5518
October 374.3731 363.9545 369.9126
November 375.1352 359.4461 369.5314
December 369.3190 363.7313 365.7480