YEARLY HIGH
6.8542 RWF
YEARLY LOW
6.3108 RWF
YEARLY AVERAGE
6.5147 RWF

2013 JMD to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the JMD to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 21, valuing the pair at 6.8542. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 24, dropping to 6.3108.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5434 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 6.7278 to the December average rate of 6.4519, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.10% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 6.8542 was down 2.32% compared to the 2012 peak of 7.0170, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 34,271 RWF
2012 Average 34,503 RWF
Yearly Trough Low 31,554 RWF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,717.03 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

6.7610
6.3625
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

JMD 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 6.5846, compared to 6.4449 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1397 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 6.5846
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 6.4449

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was February, with a trading range of 0.2910 RWF (High: 6.8542 / Low: 6.5632). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0519 RWF (High: 6.4498 / Low: 6.3979).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.2910
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0519

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and November, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.1443 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1443

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2013: 6.6780) against the same month in 2012 (average: 6.9621), the exchange rate shifted by -0.2840 (-4.08%).

2013 Avg (February) 6.6780
2012 Avg (February) 6.9621

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 6.8347 6.6730 6.7278
February 6.8542 6.5632 6.6780
March 6.7390 6.4887 6.6034
April 6.5516 6.3921 6.4590
May 6.5836 6.3870 6.5416
June 6.5927 6.3108 6.4976
July 6.4498 6.3979 6.4231
August 6.4320 6.3303 6.3957
September 6.5439 6.4006 6.4569
October 6.5050 6.3943 6.4572
November 6.5569 6.4265 6.4846
December 6.5536 6.3215 6.4519