YEARLY HIGH
2.0020 RWF
YEARLY LOW
1.5296 RWF
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.7955 RWF

2013 MWK to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the MWK to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 27, valuing the pair at 2.0020. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 22, dropping to 1.5296.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4724 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.8539 to the December average rate of 1.6005, the exchange rate registered a net change of -13.67% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 2.0020 was down 45.92% compared to the 2012 peak of 3.7015, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 10,010 RWF
2012 Average 13,290 RWF
Yearly Trough Low 7,648 RWF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,362.00 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

2.0157
1.5513
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MWK 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 1.7575, compared to 1.8336 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0761 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.7575
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.8336

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was May, with a trading range of 0.3748 RWF (High: 1.9480 / Low: 1.5732). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0467 RWF (High: 1.9954 / Low: 1.9487).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.3748
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0467

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.1525 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1525

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2013: 1.9644) against the same month in 2012 (average: 2.1236), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1593 (-7.50%).

2013 Avg (September) 1.9644
2012 Avg (September) 2.1236

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.9308 1.7310 1.8539
February 1.7337 1.6663 1.7108
March 1.7350 1.6271 1.6735
April 1.6564 1.5296 1.5900
May 1.9480 1.5732 1.7397
June 1.9986 1.9333 1.9770
July 1.9954 1.9487 1.9707
August 1.9886 1.9361 1.9634
September 2.0020 1.8306 1.9644
October 1.8396 1.7105 1.8119
November 1.7487 1.6418 1.6908
December 1.6478 1.5598 1.6005