YEARLY HIGH
0.0857 RWF
YEARLY LOW
0.0779 RWF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0828 RWF

2013 LAK to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the LAK to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 28, valuing the pair at 0.0857. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 0.0779.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0078 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0783 to the December average rate of 0.0841, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.45% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.0857 was up 8.28% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.0791, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 428 RWF
2012 Average 381 RWF
Yearly Trough Low 390 RWF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 38.80 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.0859
0.0776
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LAK 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 0.0815, compared to 0.0840 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0025 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0815
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0840

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was May, with a trading range of 0.0038 RWF (High: 0.0848 / Low: 0.0810). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0007 RWF (High: 0.0838 / Low: 0.0831).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0038
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0007

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0007 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0007

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2013: 0.0839) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.0767), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0072 (+9.35%).

2013 Avg (September) 0.0839
2012 Avg (September) 0.0767

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0795 0.0779 0.0783
February 0.0807 0.0783 0.0790
March 0.0830 0.0803 0.0813
April 0.0831 0.0811 0.0821
May 0.0848 0.0810 0.0840
June 0.0850 0.0822 0.0842
July 0.0838 0.0831 0.0834
August 0.0834 0.0823 0.0830
September 0.0857 0.0829 0.0839
October 0.0856 0.0846 0.0852
November 0.0855 0.0838 0.0847
December 0.0849 0.0837 0.0841