2013 BAM to RWF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

480.3504 RWF

YEARLY LOW

414.0049 RWF

YEARLY AVERAGE

440.9681 RWF

2013 BAM to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the BAM to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 29, valuing the pair at 480.3504. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 6, dropping to 414.0049.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 66.3455 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 423.0664 to the December average rate of 472.0207, the exchange rate registered a net change of 11.57% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 480.3504 was up 13.43% compared to the 2012 peak of 423.4806, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,401,752 RWF

2012 Average 2,002,093 RWF

Yearly Trough Low 2,070,024 RWF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 331,727.50 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

476.9161

418.1709

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BAM 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 427.2228, compared to 454.7134 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 27.4906 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 427.2228

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 454.7134

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was September, with a trading range of 25.5783 RWF (High: 464.4755 / Low: 438.8972). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 9.0915 RWF (High: 446.0861 / Low: 436.9946).

September Spread (Volatile) ±25.5783

August Spread (Stable) ±9.0915

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 3.9032 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -3.9032

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2013: 472.0207) against the same month in 2012 (average: 417.2287), the exchange rate shifted by +54.7920 (+13.13%).

2013 Avg (December) 472.0207

2012 Avg (December) 417.2287

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	431.8225	414.0049	423.0664
February	433.7515	423.7465	427.2726
March	429.7397	416.1223	423.3694
April	430.7828	417.1706	424.8040
May	433.9103	422.8962	427.7122
June	444.5274	426.7966	437.1120
July	441.1771	426.4250	434.3235
August	446.0861	436.9946	441.2034
September	464.4755	438.8972	449.3686
October	474.9476	462.3071	467.6125
November	468.2532	458.8279	463.7517
December	480.3504	465.5090	472.0207