YEARLY HIGH
20.7470 RWF
YEARLY LOW
17.4623 RWF
YEARLY AVERAGE
19.2223 RWF

2013 GMD to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the GMD to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 5, valuing the pair at 20.7470. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 24, dropping to 17.4623.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.2847 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 18.6415 to the December average rate of 17.7755, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.65% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 20.7470 was down 0.83% compared to the 2012 peak of 20.9215, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 103,735 RWF
2012 Average 98,139 RWF
Yearly Trough Low 87,312 RWF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 16,423.64 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

20.8016
17.5004
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GMD 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 18.8603, compared to 19.5843 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.7240 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 18.8603
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 19.5843

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was November, with a trading range of 3.0439 RWF (High: 20.7470 / Low: 17.7032). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3893 RWF (High: 17.9906 / Low: 17.6014).

November Spread (Volatile) ±3.0439
December Spread (Stable) ±0.3893

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 1.7838 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.7838

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2013: 19.5593) against the same month in 2012 (average: 20.1098), the exchange rate shifted by -0.5504 (-2.74%).

2013 Avg (November) 19.5593
2012 Avg (November) 20.1098

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 19.2849 18.2024 18.6415
February 19.1265 18.2777 18.7585
March 19.7132 18.9312 19.2012
April 19.5455 19.0053 19.2774
May 19.6443 18.3853 19.2927
June 19.1766 17.4623 17.9906
July 19.9665 18.1100 19.7465
August 19.9656 18.5797 19.7219
September 20.5735 19.8701 20.1757
October 20.7131 20.3118 20.5265
November 20.7470 17.7032 19.5593
December 17.9906 17.6014 17.7755