YEARLY HIGH
5.2291 RWF
YEARLY LOW
4.8633 RWF
YEARLY AVERAGE
5.0302 RWF

2013 LKR to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the LKR to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 29, valuing the pair at 5.2291. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 7, dropping to 4.8633.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3658 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.9111 to the December average rate of 5.1536, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.94% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 5.2291 was down 1.05% compared to the 2012 peak of 5.2848, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 26,146 RWF
2012 Average 23,942 RWF
Yearly Trough Low 24,317 RWF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,828.97 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

5.1779
4.8857
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR 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 5.0217, compared to 5.0387 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0171 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5.0217
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5.0387

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was June, with a trading range of 0.2289 RWF (High: 5.1681 / Low: 4.9393). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0679 RWF (High: 4.9427 / Low: 4.8749).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.2289
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0679

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.1185 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1185

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2013: 5.1536) against the same month in 2012 (average: 4.8615), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2921 (+6.01%).

2013 Avg (December) 5.1536
2012 Avg (December) 4.8615

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 5.0074 4.8633 4.9111
February 5.0038 4.8934 4.9375
March 5.1306 4.9762 5.0408
April 5.1398 4.9712 5.0643
May 5.1524 4.9884 5.1068
June 5.1681 4.9393 5.0694
July 4.9936 4.9183 4.9509
August 4.9427 4.8749 4.9100
September 5.0926 4.8941 4.9703
October 5.1575 5.0821 5.1190
November 5.1548 5.0762 5.1286
December 5.2291 5.1234 5.1536