YEARLY HIGH
0.1297 RWF
YEARLY LOW
0.1126 RWF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1185 RWF

2012 ZMK to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the ZMK to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 11, valuing the pair at 0.1297. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 30, dropping to 0.1126.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0172 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1166 to the December average rate of 0.1196, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.58% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.1297 was up 1.25% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.1281, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 649 RWF
2011 Average 612 RWF
Yearly Trough Low 563 RWF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 85.92 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.1258
0.1128
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZMK 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 0.1152, compared to 0.1217 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0065 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1152
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1217

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was July, with a trading range of 0.0130 RWF (High: 0.1297 / Low: 0.1167). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0022 RWF (High: 0.1151 / Low: 0.1129).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0130
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0022

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, 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 0.0027 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0027

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2012: 0.1247) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.1233), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0014 (+1.12%).

2012 Avg (July) 0.1247
2011 Avg (July) 0.1233

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1178 0.1154 0.1166
February 0.1167 0.1135 0.1150
March 0.1151 0.1129 0.1139
April 0.1172 0.1137 0.1151
May 0.1178 0.1126 0.1157
June 0.1176 0.1128 0.1149
July 0.1297 0.1167 0.1247
August 0.1263 0.1222 0.1246
September 0.1232 0.1201 0.1219
October 0.1234 0.1173 0.1201
November 0.1208 0.1182 0.1195
December 0.1263 0.1174 0.1196