2012 TOP to RWF Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2012.
2012 TOP to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012
During 2012, the TOP to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 16, valuing the pair at 364.3459. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 23, dropping to 333.9715.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 30.3744 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 344.9640 to the December average rate of 357.9644, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.77% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 364.3459 was down 1.91% compared to the 2011 peak of 371.4556, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 TOP based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.
TOP to RWF Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 349.0556, compared to 352.6441 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 3.5885 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 25.7997 RWF (High: 359.7712 / Low: 333.9715). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 5.8502 RWF (High: 352.1791 / Low: 346.3289).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween June and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 10.6207 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2012: 357.6231) against the same month in 2011 (average: 350.0345), the exchange rate shifted by +7.5886 (+2.17%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 352.9253 | 341.8058 | 344.9640 |
| February | 358.3848 | 351.0045 | 355.0812 |
| March | 360.3350 | 352.3084 | 357.5025 |
| April | 359.0372 | 351.9340 | 354.6672 |
| May | 359.7712 | 333.9715 | 344.0465 |
| June | 341.7936 | 335.7121 | 338.0722 |
| July | 349.6857 | 335.9084 | 342.4458 |
| August | 352.1791 | 346.3289 | 349.2696 |
| September | 361.7568 | 345.0902 | 352.1800 |
| October | 361.0743 | 353.3302 | 356.3817 |
| November | 364.3459 | 348.7921 | 357.6231 |
| December | 362.3720 | 352.2521 | 357.9644 |