YEARLY HIGH
0.7592 RWF
YEARLY LOW
0.6862 RWF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.7217 RWF

2013 KPW to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the KPW to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 29, valuing the pair at 0.7592. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 10, dropping to 0.6862.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0730 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6921 to the December average rate of 0.7491, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.23% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.7592 was up 8.79% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.6978, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,796 RWF
2012 Average 3,387 RWF
Yearly Trough Low 3,431 RWF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 365.08 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.7547
0.6864
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KPW 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 0.7075, compared to 0.7358 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0283 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.7075
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.7358

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was September, with a trading range of 0.0243 RWF (High: 0.7470 / Low: 0.7227). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0084 RWF (High: 0.7505 / Low: 0.7421).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0243
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0084

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0016 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0016

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2013: 0.7491) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.6920), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0571 (+8.25%).

2013 Avg (December) 0.7491
2012 Avg (December) 0.6920

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.7024 0.6862 0.6921
February 0.7090 0.6897 0.6954
March 0.7225 0.7034 0.7101
April 0.7162 0.7014 0.7093
May 0.7222 0.7010 0.7167
June 0.7265 0.7078 0.7214
July 0.7255 0.7169 0.7218
August 0.7245 0.7134 0.7202
September 0.7470 0.7227 0.7314
October 0.7505 0.7421 0.7454
November 0.7511 0.7397 0.7472
December 0.7592 0.7444 0.7491