2013 BOB to RWF Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2013.
2013 BOB to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013
During 2013, the BOB to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 29, valuing the pair at 98.4091. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 10, dropping to 88.7769.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 9.6322 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 89.1798 to the December average rate of 97.5300, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.36% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 98.4091 was up 9.63% compared to the 2012 peak of 89.7651, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 BOB based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.
BOB to RWF Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 91.1871, compared to 95.8514 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 4.6643 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2013 was September, with a trading range of 3.2587 RWF (High: 97.3156 / Low: 94.0569). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4814 RWF (High: 94.2849 / Low: 93.8036).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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 0.2112 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2013: 97.5300) against the same month in 2012 (average: 89.1352), the exchange rate shifted by +8.3947 (+9.42%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 90.6031 | 88.7769 | 89.1798 |
| February | 91.1123 | 88.8936 | 89.4934 |
| March | 93.0570 | 90.6753 | 91.4383 |
| April | 92.2791 | 90.4801 | 91.3895 |
| May | 92.9219 | 90.2831 | 92.2601 |
| June | 94.2284 | 92.0761 | 93.3614 |
| July | 94.2849 | 93.8036 | 94.0413 |
| August | 94.4110 | 92.6936 | 93.8301 |
| September | 97.3156 | 94.0569 | 95.3039 |
| October | 97.7175 | 96.6738 | 97.0689 |
| November | 97.7721 | 96.4353 | 97.3340 |
| December | 98.4091 | 96.9336 | 97.5300 |