YEARLY HIGH
0.0384 RWF
YEARLY LOW
0.0332 RWF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0352 RWF

2013 STD to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the STD to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 29, valuing the pair at 0.0384. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 5, dropping to 0.0332.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0052 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0337 to the December average rate of 0.0376, the exchange rate registered a net change of 11.49% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.0384 was up 13.74% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.0337, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 192 RWF
2012 Average 159 RWF
Yearly Trough Low 166 RWF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 25.88 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

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STD 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 0.0341, compared to 0.0363 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0022 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0341
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0363

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was September, with a trading range of 0.0019 RWF (High: 0.0370 / Low: 0.0351). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0007 RWF (High: 0.0346 / Low: 0.0338).

September Spread (Volatile) Âą0.0019
February Spread (Stable) Âą0.0007

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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0003 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0003

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2013: 0.0376) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.0332), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0044 (+13.12%).

2013 Avg (December) 0.0376
2012 Avg (December) 0.0332

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Month High Low Average
January 0.0343 0.0332 0.0337
February 0.0346 0.0338 0.0341
March 0.0344 0.0332 0.0338
April 0.0343 0.0333 0.0339
May 0.0351 0.0338 0.0342
June 0.0354 0.0341 0.0349
July 0.0352 0.0339 0.0346
August 0.0362 0.0346 0.0353
September 0.0370 0.0351 0.0358
October 0.0379 0.0368 0.0373
November 0.0373 0.0363 0.0370
December 0.0384 0.0370 0.0376