YEARLY HIGH
0.6481 RWF
YEARLY LOW
0.5487 RWF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.5937 RWF

2013 KRW to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the KRW to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 29, valuing the pair at 0.6481. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 24, dropping to 0.5487.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0994 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5847 to the December average rate of 0.6381, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.13% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.6481 was up 10.55% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.5862, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,240,448 RWF
2012 Average 2,708,297 RWF
Yearly Trough Low 2,743,302 RWF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 497,146.10 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.6450
0.5621
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KRW 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 0.5767, compared to 0.6107 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0340 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5767
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6107

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was September, with a trading range of 0.0395 RWF (High: 0.6254 / Low: 0.5860). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0111 RWF (High: 0.6368 / Low: 0.6257).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0395
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0111

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0102 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0102

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2013: 0.6381) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.5791), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0591 (+10.20%).

2013 Avg (December) 0.6381
2012 Avg (December) 0.5791

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.5995 0.5705 0.5847
February 0.5881 0.5662 0.5754
March 0.5930 0.5659 0.5792
April 0.5766 0.5574 0.5690
May 0.5957 0.5727 0.5799
June 0.5838 0.5487 0.5719
July 0.5848 0.5662 0.5768
August 0.5867 0.5745 0.5808
September 0.6254 0.5860 0.6070
October 0.6361 0.6226 0.6288
November 0.6368 0.6257 0.6330
December 0.6481 0.6321 0.6381