YEARLY HIGH
969.5361 RWF
YEARLY LOW
898.6243 RWF
YEARLY AVERAGE
942.3078 RWF

2011 XDR to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the XDR to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 6, valuing the pair at 969.5361. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 10, dropping to 898.6243.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 70.9118 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 919.7062 to the December average rate of 927.4828, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.85% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 969.5361 was up 3.33% compared to the 2010 peak of 938.2895, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 4,847,681 RWF
2010 Average 4,437,918 RWF
Yearly Trough Low 4,493,122 RWF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 354,558.94 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

960.5543
915.9927
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XDR 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 942.8812, compared to 941.7344 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.1467 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 942.8812
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 941.7344

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was January, with a trading range of 39.5331 RWF (High: 938.1574 / Low: 898.6243). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 13.1387 RWF (High: 963.2055 / Low: 950.0669).

January Spread (Volatile) ±39.5331
August Spread (Stable) ±13.1387

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and June, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 18.1047 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -18.1047

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2011: 953.9975) against the same month in 2010 (average: 854.1833), the exchange rate shifted by +99.8142 (+11.69%).

2011 Avg (May) 953.9975
2010 Avg (May) 854.1833

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 938.1574 898.6243 919.7062
February 942.0837 925.0934 933.5823
March 950.7003 934.6289 942.8846
April 967.4506 941.5897 952.6810
May 969.5361 944.0668 953.9975
June 964.0440 947.2729 954.4354
July 962.8638 941.6551 952.0256
August 963.2055 950.0669 956.8408
September 958.1272 926.2043 938.7361
October 952.2372 919.9882 937.5397
November 946.8389 930.0228 937.7817
December 935.3840 917.6160 927.4828