YEARLY HIGH
0.0533 RWF
YEARLY LOW
0.0259 RWF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0416 RWF

2013 IRR to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the IRR to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 8, valuing the pair at 0.0533. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 11, dropping to 0.0259.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0274 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0508 to the December average rate of 0.0272, the exchange rate registered a net change of -46.40% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.0533 was down 2.10% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.0544, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 266 RWF
2012 Average 253 RWF
Yearly Trough Low 129 RWF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 137.05 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.0556
0.0239
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

IRR 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 0.0519, compared to 0.0313 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0205 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0519
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0313

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was August, with a trading range of 0.0272 RWF (High: 0.0531 / Low: 0.0259). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 RWF (High: 0.0272 / Low: 0.0269).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0272
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0003

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0260 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0260

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2013: 0.0529) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.0493), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0036 (+7.28%).

2013 Avg (June) 0.0529
2012 Avg (June) 0.0493

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0516 0.0506 0.0508
February 0.0518 0.0506 0.0509
March 0.0530 0.0516 0.0520
April 0.0526 0.0515 0.0520
May 0.0529 0.0514 0.0525
June 0.0533 0.0517 0.0529
July 0.0532 0.0528 0.0530
August 0.0531 0.0259 0.0270
September 0.0271 0.0262 0.0265
October 0.0272 0.0269 0.0270
November 0.0272 0.0268 0.0270
December 0.0276 0.0271 0.0272