YEARLY HIGH
6.7118 RWF
YEARLY LOW
6.3376 RWF
YEARLY AVERAGE
6.5326 RWF

2012 PKR to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the PKR to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 4, valuing the pair at 6.7118. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 17, dropping to 6.3376.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3742 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 6.6521 to the December average rate of 6.4055, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.71% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 6.7118 was down 5.44% compared to the 2011 peak of 7.0976, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 500,000 PKR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 3,355,924 RWF
2011 Average 3,455,881 RWF
Yearly Trough Low 3,168,806 RWF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 187,118.24 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

6.6767
6.3808
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PKR 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 6.5977, compared to 6.4675 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1302 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 6.5977
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 6.4675

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.1971 RWF (High: 6.6669 / Low: 6.4697). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0498 RWF (High: 6.6497 / Low: 6.5999).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.1971
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0498

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and September, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.1885 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1885

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2012: 6.6507) against the same month in 2011 (average: 7.0462), the exchange rate shifted by -0.3955 (-5.61%).

2012 Avg (April) 6.6507
2011 Avg (April) 7.0462

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 6.6824 6.6154 6.6521
February 6.6497 6.5999 6.6232
March 6.6736 6.5665 6.6334
April 6.7118 6.6220 6.6507
May 6.6669 6.4697 6.6076
June 6.4708 6.3842 6.4191
July 6.4819 6.3815 6.4469
August 6.5303 6.4396 6.4837
September 6.5686 6.4576 6.4991
October 6.5470 6.4655 6.4983
November 6.4990 6.4334 6.4713
December 6.4571 6.3376 6.4055