YEARLY HIGH
88.5707 RWF
YEARLY LOW
78.6998 RWF
YEARLY AVERAGE
85.5070 RWF

2012 SBD to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the SBD to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 26, valuing the pair at 88.5707. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 78.6998.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 9.8710 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 81.8829 to the December average rate of 87.7598, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.18% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 88.5707 was up 8.15% compared to the 2011 peak of 81.8953, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 442,854 RWF
2011 Average 392,191 RWF
Yearly Trough Low 393,499 RWF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 49,354.82 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

88.3475
81.2952
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SBD 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 84.2934, compared to 86.7207 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.4273 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 84.2934
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 86.7207

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was January, with a trading range of 6.1976 RWF (High: 84.8974 / Low: 78.6998). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.7535 RWF (High: 86.9145 / Low: 86.1610).

January Spread (Volatile) ±6.1976
August Spread (Stable) ±0.7535

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 1.3914 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.3914

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 87.7598) against the same month in 2011 (average: 78.5778), the exchange rate shifted by +9.1820 (+11.69%).

2012 Avg (December) 87.7598
2011 Avg (December) 78.5778

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 84.8974 78.6998 81.8829
February 86.2001 84.4608 85.2256
March 85.2398 83.8680 84.4440
April 85.5612 83.9775 84.6264
May 84.9685 81.8272 83.3089
June 87.5444 84.0090 86.2725
July 86.7386 82.7987 84.8811
August 86.9145 86.1610 86.5423
September 87.3515 85.8126 86.5618
October 87.6266 86.1290 87.1242
November 87.9632 86.4574 87.4548
December 88.5707 86.7288 87.7598