YEARLY HIGH
11.8022 GNF
YEARLY LOW
11.1287 GNF
YEARLY AVERAGE
11.5597 GNF

2012 RWF to GNF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the RWF to GNF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 14, valuing the pair at 11.8022. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 18, dropping to 11.1287.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.6735 GNF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 11.5814 to the December average rate of 11.3397, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.09% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 11.8022 was down 8.95% compared to the 2011 peak of 12.9626, 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 59,011 GNF
2011 Average 57,932 GNF
Yearly Trough Low 55,644 GNF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,367.55 GNF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

11.7444
11.3029
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RWF to GNF 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 11.5969, compared to 11.5226 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0743 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 11.5969
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 11.5226

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.5504 GNF (High: 11.6912 / Low: 11.1408). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1219 GNF (High: 11.6243 / Low: 11.5025).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.5504
January Spread (Stable) ±0.1219

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and July, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.1505 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1505

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2012: 11.7076) against the same month in 2011 (average: 11.2012), the exchange rate shifted by +0.5064 (+4.52%).

2012 Avg (July) 11.7076
2011 Avg (July) 11.2012

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 11.6243 11.5025 11.5814
February 11.6070 11.4045 11.4990
March 11.7640 11.2912 11.6835
April 11.7273 11.4133 11.6145
May 11.6912 11.1408 11.5546
June 11.7745 11.5280 11.6482
July 11.8022 11.6138 11.7076
August 11.7533 11.6283 11.6956
September 11.7446 11.3048 11.5451
October 11.5741 11.2400 11.4245
November 11.5098 11.3063 11.4232
December 11.5080 11.1287 11.3397