YEARLY HIGH
90.7870 RWF
YEARLY LOW
69.9069 RWF
YEARLY AVERAGE
82.6732 RWF

2011 ZAR to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the ZAR to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 2, valuing the pair at 90.7870. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 26, dropping to 69.9069.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 20.8800 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 85.8464 to the December average rate of 73.3261, the exchange rate registered a net change of -14.58% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 90.7870 was up 1.71% compared to the 2010 peak of 89.2643, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 50,000 ZAR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 4,539,348 RWF
2010 Average 3,983,962 RWF
Yearly Trough Low 3,495,347 RWF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,044,001.42 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

90.3465
71.7788
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR 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 86.5010, compared to 78.8454 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 7.6555 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 86.5010
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 78.8454

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was September, with a trading range of 14.1463 RWF (High: 85.2664 / Low: 71.1201). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.4221 RWF (High: 88.9838 / Low: 86.5617).

September Spread (Volatile) ±14.1463
June Spread (Stable) ±2.4221

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 4.9492 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -4.9492

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2011: 86.9972) against the same month in 2010 (average: 75.7947), the exchange rate shifted by +11.2025 (+14.78%).

2011 Avg (May) 86.9972
2010 Avg (May) 75.7947

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 89.8623 83.0510 85.8464
February 85.8488 81.4712 83.1452
March 88.1154 84.2658 86.3179
April 90.7459 86.8798 88.7992
May 90.7870 84.8963 86.9972
June 88.9838 86.5617 87.8999
July 89.7867 85.5732 88.0076
August 89.0167 81.9716 84.0935
September 85.2664 71.1201 79.1444
October 77.3562 71.6910 75.0057
November 76.3086 69.9069 73.4951
December 74.8349 71.4487 73.3261