YEARLY HIGH
967.1308 RWF
YEARLY LOW
910.7179 RWF
YEARLY AVERAGE
933.6027 RWF

2012 XDR to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the XDR to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 26, valuing the pair at 967.1308. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 4, dropping to 910.7179.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 56.4129 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 921.9182 to the December average rate of 958.0523, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.92% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 967.1308 was down 0.25% compared to the 2011 peak of 969.5361, 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 4,835,654 RWF
2011 Average 4,711,700 RWF
Yearly Trough Low 4,553,590 RWF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 282,064.63 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

962.2066
912.3543
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 925.6072, compared to 941.5982 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 15.9910 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 925.6072
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 941.5982

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was September, with a trading range of 28.8139 RWF (High: 958.9101 / Low: 930.0961). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 9.3757 RWF (High: 955.1175 / Low: 945.7418).

September Spread (Volatile) ±28.8139
November Spread (Stable) ±9.3757

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 7.4832 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -7.4832

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 958.0523) against the same month in 2011 (average: 927.4828), the exchange rate shifted by +30.5695 (+3.30%).

2012 Avg (December) 958.0523
2011 Avg (December) 927.4828

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 932.5617 915.7474 921.9182
February 937.6173 925.7373 930.6903
March 936.9422 922.1224 929.4076
April 939.5343 922.9594 931.1269
May 936.7339 913.1334 923.9919
June 927.0475 910.7179 916.5087
July 922.7797 911.8441 917.4547
August 932.1672 916.9570 924.6874
September 958.9101 930.0961 943.0160
October 962.1339 949.8323 956.1922
November 955.1175 945.7418 950.1868
December 967.1308 950.9484 958.0523