2013 LBP to RWF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.4526 RWF

YEARLY LOW

0.4110 RWF

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.4308 RWF

2013 LBP to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the LBP to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 29, valuing the pair at 0.4526. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 10, dropping to 0.4110.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0416 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4139 to the December average rate of 0.4479, 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 0.4526 was up 8.66% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.4165, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,263 RWF

2012 Average 2,025 RWF

Yearly Trough Low 2,055 RWF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 208.02 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.4513

0.4105

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LBP 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 0.4227, compared to 0.4388 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0161 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4227

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4388

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was September, with a trading range of 0.0151 RWF (High: 0.4451 / Low: 0.4300). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0029 RWF (High: 0.4312 / Low: 0.4283).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0151

July Spread (Stable) ±0.0029

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 0.0007 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0007

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2013: 0.4479) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.4136), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0343 (+8.30%).

2013 Avg (December) 0.4479

2012 Avg (December) 0.4136

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.4202	0.4110	0.4139
February	0.4237	0.4122	0.4158
March	0.4312	0.4208	0.4245
April	0.4282	0.4193	0.4241
May	0.4317	0.4192	0.4283
June	0.4324	0.4206	0.4297
July	0.4312	0.4283	0.4299
August	0.4316	0.4250	0.4291
September	0.4451	0.4300	0.4356
October	0.4480	0.4422	0.4442
November	0.4485	0.4419	0.4463
December	0.4526	0.4456	0.4479