YEARLY HIGH
12.3057 RWF
YEARLY LOW
11.4664 RWF
YEARLY AVERAGE
11.8691 RWF

2013 AFN to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the AFN to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 14, valuing the pair at 12.3057. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 20, dropping to 11.4664.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.8393 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 12.1220 to the December average rate of 11.8203, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.49% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 12.3057 was down 6.43% compared to the 2012 peak of 13.1510, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 61,528 RWF
2012 Average 62,198 RWF
Yearly Trough Low 57,332 RWF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,196.45 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

12.1759
11.5294
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AFN 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 12.0128, compared to 11.7254 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2874 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 12.0128
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 11.7254

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was December, with a trading range of 0.7371 RWF (High: 12.2671 / Low: 11.5300). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1621 RWF (High: 11.6680 / Low: 11.5059).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.7371
August Spread (Stable) ±0.1621

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and October, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.2565 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2565

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2013: 12.1220) against the same month in 2012 (average: 13.0209), the exchange rate shifted by -0.8989 (-6.90%).

2013 Avg (January) 12.1220
2012 Avg (January) 13.0209

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 12.3057 12.0533 12.1220
February 12.2140 11.9807 12.0945
March 12.2664 11.8721 12.0419
April 12.1268 11.7589 11.9439
May 12.2139 11.7217 12.0166
June 11.9906 11.6264 11.8579
July 11.7858 11.4664 11.6014
August 11.6680 11.5059 11.5832
September 11.8732 11.5956 11.7279
October 11.9669 11.7899 11.8694
November 11.9027 11.5264 11.7503
December 12.2671 11.5300 11.8203