YEARLY HIGH
13.9408 RWF
YEARLY LOW
12.9469 RWF
YEARLY AVERAGE
13.4095 RWF

2013 KGS to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the KGS to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 5, valuing the pair at 13.9408. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 11, dropping to 12.9469.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.9939 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 13.1165 to the December average rate of 13.6877, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.35% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 13.9408 was up 1.40% compared to the 2012 peak of 13.7478, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 69,704 RWF
2012 Average 65,293 RWF
Yearly Trough Low 64,734 RWF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,969.73 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

13.8845
13.0205
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KGS 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 13.2655, compared to 13.5534 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2879 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 13.2655
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 13.5534

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was September, with a trading range of 0.5584 RWF (High: 13.8086 / Low: 13.2502). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2006 RWF (High: 13.4070 / Low: 13.2064).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.5584
July Spread (Stable) ±0.2006

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.1248 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1248

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2013: 13.8125) against the same month in 2012 (average: 13.1450), the exchange rate shifted by +0.6675 (+5.08%).

2013 Avg (November) 13.8125
2012 Avg (November) 13.1450

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 13.3380 12.9922 13.1165
February 13.4153 12.9469 13.0925
March 13.5575 13.2168 13.3646
April 13.4256 13.0858 13.2441
May 13.4823 13.1102 13.3858
June 13.5014 13.1443 13.3897
July 13.4070 13.2064 13.2929
August 13.4485 13.1183 13.3012
September 13.8086 13.2502 13.4495
October 13.9143 13.6819 13.7766
November 13.9408 13.6608 13.8125
December 13.8152 13.5960 13.6877