YEARLY HIGH
0.0516 MUR
YEARLY LOW
0.0476 MUR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0494 MUR

2012 RWF to MUR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the RWF to MUR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 3, valuing the pair at 0.0516. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 4, dropping to 0.0476.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0040 MUR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0489 to the December average rate of 0.0494, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.09% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.0516 was down 0.90% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.0521, 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 258 MUR
2011 Average 240 MUR
Yearly Trough Low 238 MUR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 20.22 MUR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.0513
0.0478
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RWF to MUR 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 0.0487, compared to 0.0500 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0013 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0487
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0500

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was June, with a trading range of 0.0024 MUR (High: 0.0515 / Low: 0.0491). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0007 MUR (High: 0.0502 / Low: 0.0495).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0024
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0007

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0008 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0008

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2012: 0.0510) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.0471), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0039 (+8.34%).

2012 Avg (July) 0.0510
2011 Avg (July) 0.0471

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0494 0.0484 0.0489
February 0.0489 0.0476 0.0482
March 0.0486 0.0478 0.0482
April 0.0488 0.0476 0.0481
May 0.0498 0.0478 0.0486
June 0.0515 0.0491 0.0502
July 0.0516 0.0503 0.0510
August 0.0507 0.0495 0.0502
September 0.0502 0.0491 0.0497
October 0.0506 0.0492 0.0499
November 0.0502 0.0495 0.0500
December 0.0499 0.0488 0.0494