2013 BMD to RWF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

683.2840 RWF

YEARLY LOW

617.5699 RWF

YEARLY AVERAGE

649.5058 RWF

2013 BMD to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the BMD to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 29, valuing the pair at 683.2840. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 10, dropping to 617.5699.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 65.7141 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 622.8897 to the December average rate of 674.1480, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.23% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 683.2840 was up 8.79% compared to the 2012 peak of 628.0548, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,416,420 RWF

2012 Average 3,048,196 RWF

Yearly Trough Low 3,087,849 RWF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 328,570.67 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

679.2739

617.7639

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BMD 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 636.7552, compared to 662.2563 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 25.5011 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 636.7552

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 662.2563

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was September, with a trading range of 21.8923 RWF (High: 672.3414 / Low: 650.4490). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 7.5605 RWF (High: 675.4116 / Low: 667.8511).

September Spread (Volatile) ±21.8923

October Spread (Stable) ±7.5605

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 1.4114 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -1.4114

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2013: 674.1480) against the same month in 2012 (average: 622.7819), the exchange rate shifted by +51.3662 (+8.25%).

2013 Avg (December) 674.1480

2012 Avg (December) 622.7819

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	632.1946	617.5699	622.8897
February	638.1360	620.7164	625.8387
March	650.2829	633.0473	639.1202
April	644.5994	631.2737	638.3984
May	650.0098	630.9294	645.0438
June	653.8735	636.9775	649.2406
July	652.9807	645.1848	649.6115
August	652.0381	642.0603	648.2000
September	672.3414	650.4490	658.2167
October	675.4116	667.8511	670.8432
November	676.0312	665.7414	672.5186
December	683.2840	669.9646	674.1480