2012 XAF to RWF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.2644 RWF

YEARLY LOW

1.1236 RWF

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.1952 RWF

2012 XAF to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the XAF to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 26, valuing the pair at 1.2644. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 24, dropping to 1.1236.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1408 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.1817 to the December average rate of 1.2449, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.35% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 1.2644 was down 6.71% compared to the 2011 peak of 1.3554, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 6,322 RWF

2011 Average 6,287 RWF

Yearly Trough Low 5,618 RWF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 704.18 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

1.2553

1.1311

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XAF 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 1.1921, compared to 1.1982 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0061 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.1921

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.1982

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0765 RWF (High: 1.2179 / Low: 1.1414). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0250 RWF (High: 1.2394 / Low: 1.2143).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0765

October Spread (Stable) ±0.0250

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and October, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0327 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0327

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 1.2449) against the same month in 2011 (average: 1.2047), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0402 (+3.34%).

2012 Avg (December) 1.2449

2011 Avg (December) 1.2047

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.2082	1.1581	1.1817
February	1.2362	1.1963	1.2119
March	1.2307	1.1973	1.2145
April	1.2307	1.1966	1.2109
May	1.2179	1.1414	1.1782
June	1.1663	1.1410	1.1556
July	1.1619	1.1236	1.1414
August	1.1748	1.1404	1.1556
September	1.2258	1.1744	1.2041
October	1.2394	1.2143	1.2278
November	1.2309	1.2027	1.2153
December	1.2644	1.2237	1.2449