2013 GMD to RWF Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2013.
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.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 GMD based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.
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)
SeasonalThe 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.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe 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).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing 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%).
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 |