YEARLY HIGH
1.9103 RWF
YEARLY LOW
1.6450 RWF
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.7532 RWF

2013 KMF to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the KMF to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 29, valuing the pair at 1.9103. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 6, dropping to 1.6450.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2653 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.6812 to the December average rate of 1.8770, the exchange rate registered a net change of 11.65% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 1.9103 was up 13.39% compared to the 2012 peak of 1.6848, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 9,552 RWF
2012 Average 7,958 RWF
Yearly Trough Low 8,225 RWF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,326.40 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

1.8966
1.6616
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KMF 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 1.6992, compared to 1.8073 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1081 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.6992
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.8073

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was September, with a trading range of 0.0997 RWF (High: 1.8473 / Low: 1.7476). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0371 RWF (High: 1.8611 / Low: 1.8240).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0997
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0371

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and June, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0166 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0166

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2013: 1.8770) against the same month in 2012 (average: 1.6594), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2177 (+13.12%).

2013 Avg (December) 1.8770
2012 Avg (December) 1.6594

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.7164 1.6450 1.6812
February 1.7284 1.6851 1.7004
March 1.7092 1.6546 1.6838
April 1.7130 1.6593 1.6896
May 1.7304 1.6798 1.7000
June 1.7675 1.7009 1.7400
July 1.7529 1.6792 1.7261
August 1.7745 1.7368 1.7539
September 1.8473 1.7476 1.7833
October 1.8880 1.8389 1.8596
November 1.8611 1.8240 1.8440
December 1.9103 1.8506 1.8770