2013 LSL to RWF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

73.3522 RWF

YEARLY LOW

62.5921 RWF

YEARLY AVERAGE

67.4896 RWF

2013 LSL to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the LSL to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 73.3522. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 27, dropping to 62.5921.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 10.7601 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 71.0713 to the December average rate of 65.0401, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.49% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 73.3522 was down 8.42% compared to the 2012 peak of 80.0999, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 366,761 RWF

2012 Average 371,867 RWF

Yearly Trough Low 312,960 RWF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 53,800.69 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

71.7346

63.7743

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LSL 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 69.2153, compared to 65.7639 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 3.4514 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 69.2153

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 65.7639

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was May, with a trading range of 7.2228 RWF (High: 71.9041 / Low: 64.6813). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.4810 RWF (High: 65.9598 / Low: 64.4788).

May Spread (Volatile) ±7.2228

December Spread (Stable) ±1.4810

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 4.4303 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -4.4303

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2013: 71.0713) against the same month in 2012 (average: 74.9658), the exchange rate shifted by -3.8945 (-5.20%).

2013 Avg (January) 71.0713

2012 Avg (January) 74.9658

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	73.3522	68.8186	71.0713
February	72.0198	69.4686	70.3980
March	70.9129	68.1621	69.6155
April	72.0431	68.8278	70.1368
May	71.9041	64.6813	69.2502
June	66.2126	62.9211	64.8199
July	66.8310	63.7012	65.5047
August	65.6253	62.5921	64.4377
September	67.9207	63.1987	65.9120
October	68.6964	66.2922	67.7419
November	66.8771	64.7137	65.9468
December	65.9598	64.4788	65.0401