2013 JPY to RWF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

7.1769 RWF

YEARLY LOW

6.2843 RWF

YEARLY AVERAGE

6.6576 RWF

2013 JPY to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the JPY to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 7.1769. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 13, dropping to 6.2843.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.8926 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 6.9895 to the December average rate of 6.5075, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.90% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 7.1769 was down 10.32% compared to the 2012 peak of 8.0030, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 500,000 JPY based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 3,588,437 RWF

2012 Average 3,820,073 RWF

Yearly Trough Low 3,142,145 RWF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 446,291.22 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

7.0495

6.3292

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

JPY 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 6.6706, compared to 6.6446 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0260 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 6.6706

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 6.6446

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was April, with a trading range of 0.4699 RWF (High: 6.8572 / Low: 6.3873). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1360 RWF (High: 6.9289 / Low: 6.7929).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.4699

October Spread (Stable) ±0.1360

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and October, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.2665 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2665

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2013: 6.9895) against the same month in 2012 (average: 7.8050), the exchange rate shifted by -0.8156 (-10.45%).

2013 Avg (January) 6.9895

2012 Avg (January) 7.8050

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	7.1769	6.7881	6.9895
February	6.9206	6.6219	6.7230
March	6.9033	6.5696	6.7424
April	6.8572	6.3873	6.5222
May	6.5475	6.2843	6.3892
June	6.9045	6.4534	6.6570
July	6.6303	6.4289	6.5171
August	6.6986	6.5210	6.6245
September	6.8371	6.5415	6.6397
October	6.9289	6.7929	6.8572
November	6.8747	6.5725	6.7216
December	6.6115	6.4424	6.5075