YEARLY HIGH
35.5779 RWF
YEARLY LOW
33.7912 RWF
YEARLY AVERAGE
34.7060 RWF

2013 ETB to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the ETB to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 4, valuing the pair at 35.5779. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 11, dropping to 33.7912.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.7867 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 34.0495 to the December average rate of 35.2927, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.65% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 35.5779 was up 2.22% compared to the 2012 peak of 34.8063, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 177,890 RWF
2012 Average 171,572 RWF
Yearly Trough Low 168,956 RWF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 8,933.48 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

35.5481
33.8778
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ETB 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 34.4134, compared to 34.9986 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.5853 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 34.4134
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 34.9986

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was September, with a trading range of 1.0975 RWF (High: 35.5496 / Low: 34.4521). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2576 RWF (High: 34.7409 / Low: 34.4833).

September Spread (Volatile) ±1.0975
July Spread (Stable) ±0.2576

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.1932 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1932

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2013: 35.3493) against the same month in 2012 (average: 34.2150), the exchange rate shifted by +1.1344 (+3.32%).

2013 Avg (November) 35.3493
2012 Avg (November) 34.2150

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 34.6114 33.8756 34.0495
February 34.5570 33.7912 34.0170
March 35.1685 34.3034 34.6348
April 34.8348 34.0142 34.4417
May 34.8349 33.9380 34.6193
June 34.9829 33.9845 34.7179
July 34.7409 34.4833 34.6276
August 34.6378 34.0693 34.4435
September 35.5496 34.4521 34.8698
October 35.5711 35.2092 35.4089
November 35.5779 35.0298 35.3493
December 35.5427 35.1146 35.2927