YEARLY HIGH
146.3397 RWF
YEARLY LOW
139.5211 RWF
YEARLY AVERAGE
141.9791 RWF

2012 VEF to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the VEF to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 26, valuing the pair at 146.3397. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 139.5211.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 6.8186 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 139.8629 to the December average rate of 145.0683, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.72% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 146.3397 was up 4.54% compared to the 2011 peak of 139.9785, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 731,699 RWF
2011 Average 694,612 RWF
Yearly Trough Low 697,606 RWF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 34,092.91 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

145.5888
139.3424
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

VEF 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 140.3572, compared to 143.6009 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 3.2437 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 140.3572
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 143.6009

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was September, with a trading range of 3.2094 RWF (High: 145.1918 / Low: 141.9824). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.6041 RWF (High: 140.1252 / Low: 139.5211).

September Spread (Volatile) ±3.2094
January Spread (Stable) ±0.6041

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 11 straight months. No significant month-over-month rate declines were detected.

Longest Streak 11 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0000

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 145.0683) against the same month in 2011 (average: 139.6633), the exchange rate shifted by +5.4049 (+3.87%).

2012 Avg (December) 145.0683
2011 Avg (December) 139.6633

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 140.1252 139.5211 139.8629
February 140.6664 139.5310 139.9307
March 141.0479 139.9038 140.4395
April 141.3000 139.7793 140.5088
May 141.6037 139.7532 140.5527
June 141.8564 140.1587 140.8485
July 142.6348 140.3135 141.8109
August 143.0927 141.8456 142.4641
September 145.1918 141.9824 142.9331
October 145.8772 143.7225 144.6047
November 145.0750 144.2589 144.7244
December 146.3397 144.3611 145.0683