YEARLY HIGH
0.1408 BDT
YEARLY LOW
0.1275 BDT
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1344 BDT

2012 RWF to BDT Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the RWF to BDT exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 24, valuing the pair at 0.1408. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 28, dropping to 0.1275.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0133 BDT. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1386 to the December average rate of 0.1297, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.42% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.1408 was up 2.97% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.1368, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 704 BDT
2011 Average 621 BDT
Yearly Trough Low 638 BDT
Transaction Impact: A difference of 66.50 BDT purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.1395
0.1288
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RWF to BDT 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 0.1366, compared to 0.1322 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0044 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1366
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1322

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was February, with a trading range of 0.0051 BDT (High: 0.1407 / Low: 0.1356). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0009 BDT (High: 0.1339 / Low: 0.1329).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0051
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0009

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0026 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0026

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 0.1386) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.1195), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0191 (+16.03%).

2012 Avg (January) 0.1386
2011 Avg (January) 0.1195

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1408 0.1364 0.1386
February 0.1407 0.1356 0.1383
March 0.1362 0.1352 0.1357
April 0.1365 0.1348 0.1357
May 0.1365 0.1347 0.1357
June 0.1362 0.1344 0.1355
July 0.1359 0.1339 0.1345
August 0.1339 0.1329 0.1334
September 0.1338 0.1315 0.1333
October 0.1320 0.1301 0.1312
November 0.1320 0.1304 0.1311
December 0.1311 0.1275 0.1297