YEARLY HIGH
0.0980 RWF
YEARLY LOW
0.0870 RWF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0925 RWF

2013 GNF to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the GNF to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 0.0980. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 8, dropping to 0.0870.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0110 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0877 to the December average rate of 0.0967, the exchange rate registered a net change of 10.29% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.0980 was up 9.06% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.0899, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 490 RWF
2012 Average 433 RWF
Yearly Trough Low 435 RWF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 55.16 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.0976
0.0868
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GNF 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 0.0900, compared to 0.0951 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0051 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0900
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0951

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was September, with a trading range of 0.0041 RWF (High: 0.0970 / Low: 0.0930). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0015 RWF (High: 0.0943 / Low: 0.0927).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0041
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0015

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0004 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0004

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2013: 0.0967) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.0882), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0085 (+9.66%).

2013 Avg (December) 0.0967
2012 Avg (December) 0.0882

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0890 0.0870 0.0877
February 0.0910 0.0871 0.0883
March 0.0911 0.0885 0.0898
April 0.0913 0.0885 0.0901
May 0.0926 0.0893 0.0912
June 0.0943 0.0918 0.0928
July 0.0943 0.0927 0.0934
August 0.0939 0.0923 0.0930
September 0.0970 0.0930 0.0948
October 0.0973 0.0951 0.0962
November 0.0976 0.0952 0.0962
December 0.0980 0.0959 0.0967