YEARLY HIGH
1.3621 RWF
YEARLY LOW
1.2133 RWF
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.2965 RWF

2013 CRC to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the CRC to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 28, valuing the pair at 1.3621. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 1.2133.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1488 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.2441 to the December average rate of 1.3526, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.72% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 1.3621 was up 8.68% compared to the 2012 peak of 1.2533, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 6,811 RWF
2012 Average 6,063 RWF
Yearly Trough Low 6,066 RWF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 744.16 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

1.3634
1.2333
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CRC 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 1.2728, compared to 1.3203 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0475 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.2728
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.3203

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was January, with a trading range of 0.0567 RWF (High: 1.2699 / Low: 1.2133). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0123 RWF (High: 1.3589 / Low: 1.3466).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0567
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0123

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 0.0064 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0064

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2013: 1.3423) against the same month in 2012 (average: 1.2434), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0989 (+7.95%).

2013 Avg (November) 1.3423
2012 Avg (November) 1.2434

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.2699 1.2133 1.2441
February 1.2768 1.2391 1.2508
March 1.3010 1.2672 1.2786
April 1.2875 1.2641 1.2773
May 1.2982 1.2609 1.2891
June 1.3063 1.2701 1.2966
July 1.3027 1.2878 1.2964
August 1.2999 1.2748 1.2900
September 1.3338 1.2851 1.3059
October 1.3455 1.3229 1.3346
November 1.3621 1.3274 1.3423
December 1.3589 1.3466 1.3526