2013 BTN to RWF Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2013.
2013 BTN to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013
During 2013, the BTN to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 7, valuing the pair at 11.9928. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 28, dropping to 9.6085.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.3844 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 11.4703 to the December average rate of 10.8911, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.05% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 11.9928 was down 4.40% compared to the 2012 peak of 12.5443, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 BTN based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.
BTN 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 11.5818, compared to 10.6796 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.9022 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2013 was August, with a trading range of 1.1421 RWF (High: 10.7505 / Low: 9.6085). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2760 RWF (High: 11.0519 / Low: 10.7759).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween January and March, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.5905 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2013: 11.7494) against the same month in 2012 (average: 11.1048), the exchange rate shifted by +0.6446 (+5.80%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 11.6674 | 11.2345 | 11.4703 |
| February | 11.8145 | 11.4599 | 11.6315 |
| March | 11.9686 | 11.5605 | 11.7447 |
| April | 11.8716 | 11.5803 | 11.7362 |
| May | 11.9928 | 11.5123 | 11.7494 |
| June | 11.5070 | 10.6265 | 11.1589 |
| July | 11.0229 | 10.7077 | 10.8709 |
| August | 10.7505 | 9.6085 | 10.3522 |
| September | 10.7776 | 9.6601 | 10.3230 |
| October | 11.0004 | 10.7023 | 10.8964 |
| November | 10.9438 | 10.5407 | 10.7440 |
| December | 11.0519 | 10.7759 | 10.8911 |