2013 GEL to RWF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

404.7330 RWF

YEARLY LOW

372.6137 RWF

YEARLY AVERAGE

390.1427 RWF

2013 GEL to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the GEL to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 29, valuing the pair at 404.7330. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 10, dropping to 372.6137.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 32.1194 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 375.7286 to the December average rate of 389.0932, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.56% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 404.7330 was up 6.74% compared to the 2012 peak of 379.1769, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,023,665 RWF

2012 Average 1,826,018 RWF

Yearly Trough Low 1,863,068 RWF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 160,596.89 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

405.5954

373.0135

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GEL 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 385.0335, compared to 395.2519 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 10.2185 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 385.0335

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 395.2519

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was May, with a trading range of 14.6963 RWF (High: 397.2922 / Low: 382.5959). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 4.3468 RWF (High: 404.7330 / Low: 400.3863).

May Spread (Volatile) ±14.6963

October Spread (Stable) ±4.3468

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 11.4876 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -11.4876

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2013: 402.8803) against the same month in 2012 (average: 370.5294), the exchange rate shifted by +32.3509 (+8.73%).

2013 Avg (October) 402.8803

2012 Avg (October) 370.5294

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	381.6275	372.6137	375.7286
February	385.8371	374.0181	377.9708
March	392.2743	380.9893	385.3225
April	390.5716	382.3700	386.0520
May	397.2922	382.5959	393.0383
June	395.5378	385.3638	392.0885
July	394.1811	389.3927	392.4789
August	393.0705	386.5189	390.2242
September	404.2456	391.7855	396.2541
October	404.7330	400.3863	402.8803
November	404.2323	397.1967	400.5808
December	397.2952	386.5679	389.0932