YEARLY HIGH
480.4977 RWF
YEARLY LOW
414.8308 RWF
YEARLY AVERAGE
440.9394 RWF

2013 BGN to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the BGN to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 29, valuing the pair at 480.4977. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 9, dropping to 414.8308.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 65.6668 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 423.2219 to the December average rate of 471.8173, the exchange rate registered a net change of 11.48% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 480.4977 was up 13.26% compared to the 2012 peak of 424.2521, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,402,488 RWF
2012 Average 2,002,177 RWF
Yearly Trough Low 2,074,154 RWF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 328,334.16 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

476.6769
418.3623
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BGN 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 427.2758, compared to 454.6030 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 27.3272 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 427.2758
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 454.6030

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was September, with a trading range of 25.4715 RWF (High: 464.5664 / Low: 439.0948). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 8.9158 RWF (High: 445.8935 / Low: 436.9777).

September Spread (Volatile) ±25.4715
August Spread (Stable) ±8.9158

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 3.9719 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -3.9719

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2013: 471.8173) against the same month in 2012 (average: 417.5521), the exchange rate shifted by +54.2652 (+13.00%).

2013 Avg (December) 471.8173
2012 Avg (December) 417.5521

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 431.7915 414.8308 423.2219
February 433.5255 423.3200 427.2845
March 430.1142 416.4733 423.3126
April 430.5481 417.2867 424.7793
May 434.3389 422.9361 427.7553
June 444.7629 426.7090 437.3011
July 440.9957 426.3393 434.2394
August 445.8935 436.9777 441.0925
September 464.5664 439.0948 449.2743
October 474.9533 462.5778 467.5319
November 468.3918 458.4949 463.6626
December 480.4977 465.2699 471.8173