YEARLY HIGH
7.4838 RWF
YEARLY LOW
6.0857 RWF
YEARLY AVERAGE
6.9584 RWF

2013 NPR to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the NPR to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 30, valuing the pair at 7.4838. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 3, dropping to 6.0857.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.3981 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 7.1780 to the December average rate of 6.8086, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.15% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 7.4838 was down 2.49% compared to the 2012 peak of 7.6749, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 37,419 RWF
2012 Average 35,752 RWF
Yearly Trough Low 30,429 RWF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,990.54 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

7.4314
6.3619
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NPR 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 7.2393, compared to 6.6774 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.5619 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 7.2393
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 6.6774

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was September, with a trading range of 0.6631 RWF (High: 6.7488 / Low: 6.0857). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1672 RWF (High: 6.8693 / Low: 6.7021).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.6631
October Spread (Stable) ±0.1672

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 0.3695 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3695

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2013: 7.3398) against the same month in 2012 (average: 7.4983), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1585 (-2.11%).

2013 Avg (March) 7.3398
2012 Avg (March) 7.4983

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 7.2923 7.0511 7.1780
February 7.3862 7.1677 7.2637
March 7.4838 7.2170 7.3398
April 7.4229 7.2475 7.3396
May 7.4769 7.1783 7.3423
June 7.1840 6.6516 6.9728
July 6.8931 6.6670 6.7952
August 6.7123 6.1150 6.4761
September 6.7488 6.0857 6.4510
October 6.8693 6.7021 6.8044
November 6.8456 6.6337 6.7293
December 6.9042 6.7328 6.8086