YEARLY HIGH
127.7903 RWF
YEARLY LOW
103.8736 RWF
YEARLY AVERAGE
119.1065 RWF

2013 ARS to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the ARS to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 14, valuing the pair at 127.7903. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 30, dropping to 103.8736.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 23.9166 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 125.9417 to the December average rate of 106.4594, the exchange rate registered a net change of -15.47% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 127.7903 was down 8.50% compared to the 2012 peak of 139.6682, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 638,951 RWF
2012 Average 671,071 RWF
Yearly Trough Low 519,368 RWF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 119,583.21 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

127.8899
104.5112
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ARS 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 124.2606, compared to 113.9524 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 10.3082 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 124.2606
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 113.9524

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was December, with a trading range of 5.7941 RWF (High: 109.6677 / Low: 103.8736). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.8661 RWF (High: 115.5365 / Low: 113.6703).

December Spread (Volatile) ±5.7941
October Spread (Stable) ±1.8661

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2013. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 5.4372 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -5.4372

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2013: 125.9417) against the same month in 2012 (average: 139.0758), the exchange rate shifted by -13.1341 (-9.44%).

2013 Avg (January) 125.9417
2012 Avg (January) 139.0758

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 127.7903 124.6994 125.9417
February 126.5722 123.9061 124.9787
March 127.5202 123.9222 125.6180
April 125.4435 121.8913 123.9586
May 124.5767 121.4487 123.2395
June 123.2264 118.8453 121.8274
July 120.8985 117.9098 119.4898
August 118.0475 114.8799 116.2103
September 116.3257 113.8444 114.8596
October 115.5365 113.6703 114.7989
November 113.8924 109.6796 111.8967
December 109.6677 103.8736 106.4594