YEARLY HIGH
2.4488 RWF
YEARLY LOW
2.0515 RWF
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.2143 RWF

2013 MRO to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the MRO to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 9, valuing the pair at 2.4488. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 6, dropping to 2.0515.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3973 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.0677 to the December average rate of 2.3119, the exchange rate registered a net change of 11.81% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 2.4488 was up 16.37% compared to the 2012 peak of 2.1043, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 12,244 RWF
2012 Average 10,332 RWF
Yearly Trough Low 10,257 RWF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,986.74 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

2.3584
2.0412
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MRO 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 2.1980, compared to 2.2305 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0325 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.1980
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.2305

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was May, with a trading range of 0.2943 RWF (High: 2.4488 / Low: 2.1546). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0399 RWF (High: 2.3311 / Low: 2.2913).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.2943
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0399

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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.1371 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1371

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2013: 2.3117) against the same month in 2012 (average: 2.0741), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2377 (+11.46%).

2013 Avg (May) 2.3117
2012 Avg (May) 2.0741

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.0960 2.0515 2.0677
February 2.1495 2.0661 2.0890
March 2.3451 2.1468 2.2128
April 2.4074 2.2759 2.3320
May 2.4488 2.1546 2.3117
June 2.2152 2.1326 2.1747
July 2.2316 2.1384 2.1823
August 2.2067 2.1262 2.1577
September 2.3397 2.1838 2.2369
October 2.2862 2.2057 2.2389
November 2.3131 2.2169 2.2556
December 2.3311 2.2913 2.3119