YEARLY HIGH
272.1466 RWF
YEARLY LOW
235.1227 RWF
YEARLY AVERAGE
249.9376 RWF

2013 LTL to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the LTL to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 29, valuing the pair at 272.1466. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 6, dropping to 235.1227.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 37.0240 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 239.8626 to the December average rate of 267.5078, the exchange rate registered a net change of 11.53% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 272.1466 was up 13.25% compared to the 2012 peak of 240.2974, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,360,733 RWF
2012 Average 1,135,020 RWF
Yearly Trough Low 1,175,613 RWF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 185,119.84 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

270.2723
237.0981
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LTL 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 242.1716, compared to 257.7036 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 15.5320 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 242.1716
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 257.7036

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was September, with a trading range of 14.4524 RWF (High: 263.2877 / Low: 248.8353). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 5.1530 RWF (High: 252.8204 / Low: 247.6674).

September Spread (Volatile) ±14.4524
August Spread (Stable) ±5.1530

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 2.2036 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.2036

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2013: 267.5078) against the same month in 2012 (average: 236.6185), the exchange rate shifted by +30.8893 (+13.05%).

2013 Avg (December) 267.5078
2012 Avg (December) 236.6185

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 244.7995 235.1227 239.8626
February 245.5844 240.2247 242.1030
March 243.4540 235.8782 239.9765
April 244.1776 236.4763 240.8182
May 246.1721 239.6331 242.4793
June 252.0638 241.7495 247.7900
July 249.9691 241.0355 246.1187
August 252.8204 247.6674 250.0493
September 263.2877 248.8353 254.6782
October 269.0716 262.0622 265.0354
November 265.4093 260.0771 262.8319
December 272.1466 263.8080 267.5078