2013 BIF to RWF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.4406 RWF

YEARLY LOW

0.3946 RWF

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.4191 RWF

2013 BIF to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the BIF to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 29, valuing the pair at 0.4406. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 4, dropping to 0.3946.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0461 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4108 to the December average rate of 0.4359, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.10% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.4406 was down 6.47% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.4711, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,203 RWF

2012 Average 2,177 RWF

Yearly Trough Low 1,973 RWF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 230.30 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.4395

0.3957

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BIF 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 0.4092, compared to 0.4291 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0199 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4092

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4291

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was March, with a trading range of 0.0242 RWF (High: 0.4267 / Low: 0.4024). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0054 RWF (High: 0.4366 / Low: 0.4312).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0242

October Spread (Stable) ±0.0054

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0114 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0114

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2013: 0.4359) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.4086), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0273 (+6.68%).

2013 Avg (December) 0.4359

2012 Avg (December) 0.4086

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.4184	0.3972	0.4108
February	0.4120	0.3946	0.3994
March	0.4267	0.4024	0.4105
April	0.4097	0.4016	0.4063
May	0.4181	0.4019	0.4107
June	0.4211	0.4069	0.4176
July	0.4234	0.4172	0.4203
August	0.4252	0.4169	0.4217
September	0.4361	0.4235	0.4275
October	0.4366	0.4312	0.4349
November	0.4363	0.4309	0.4343
December	0.4406	0.4324	0.4359