YEARLY HIGH
83.6976 RWF
YEARLY LOW
72.9555 RWF
YEARLY AVERAGE
77.2876 RWF

2013 MAD to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the MAD to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 29, valuing the pair at 83.6976. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 9, dropping to 72.9555.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 10.7421 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 74.1837 to the December average rate of 82.1687, the exchange rate registered a net change of 10.76% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 83.6976 was up 12.50% compared to the 2012 peak of 74.3969, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 418,488 RWF
2012 Average 353,080 RWF
Yearly Trough Low 364,778 RWF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 53,710.35 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

82.9672
73.3852
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MAD 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 75.0790, compared to 79.4961 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 4.4171 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 75.0790
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 79.4961

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was September, with a trading range of 4.1504 RWF (High: 81.1795 / Low: 77.0291). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.4617 RWF (High: 75.7023 / Low: 74.2406).

September Spread (Volatile) ±4.1504
February Spread (Stable) ±1.4617

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 0.4879 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4879

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2013: 82.1687) against the same month in 2012 (average: 73.3291), the exchange rate shifted by +8.8396 (+12.05%).

2013 Avg (December) 82.1687
2012 Avg (December) 73.3291

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 75.5453 72.9555 74.1837
February 75.7023 74.2406 74.8481
March 75.6195 73.5013 74.5839
April 75.7253 73.6537 74.7670
May 76.2337 74.3363 75.3250
June 77.8439 75.0249 76.7667
July 77.3282 75.1401 76.3552
August 78.0284 76.4358 77.2592
September 81.1795 77.0291 78.6512
October 82.7155 80.7032 81.5151
November 81.6095 80.1112 81.0272
December 83.6976 81.2728 82.1687