YEARLY HIGH
86.6834 RWF
YEARLY LOW
78.0684 RWF
YEARLY AVERAGE
82.6458 RWF

2013 GTQ to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the GTQ to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 29, valuing the pair at 86.6834. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 8, dropping to 78.0684.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 8.6151 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 79.0077 to the December average rate of 85.6913, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.46% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 86.6834 was up 8.78% compared to the 2012 peak of 79.6841, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 433,417 RWF
2012 Average 389,024 RWF
Yearly Trough Low 390,342 RWF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 43,075.47 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

86.3597
78.3394
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GTQ 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 81.4184, compared to 83.8732 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.4548 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 81.4184
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 83.8732

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was September, with a trading range of 3.2322 RWF (High: 84.7654 / Low: 81.5332). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.5358 RWF (High: 83.2830 / Low: 82.7472).

September Spread (Volatile) ±3.2322
July Spread (Stable) ±0.5358

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.8269 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.8269

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2013: 85.6913) against the same month in 2012 (average: 78.9116), the exchange rate shifted by +6.7797 (+8.59%).

2013 Avg (December) 85.6913
2012 Avg (December) 78.9116

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 80.1220 78.0684 79.0077
February 81.5289 78.9249 79.8737
March 83.7190 80.9028 81.8284
April 82.6275 81.0678 81.8967
May 83.5224 81.1241 82.8221
June 83.7818 81.3582 83.0817
July 83.2830 82.7472 83.0686
August 82.8756 81.6711 82.2417
September 84.7654 81.5332 82.8894
October 84.8182 83.7287 84.2440
November 85.5250 84.2436 85.1043
December 86.6834 85.0431 85.6913