YEARLY HIGH
251.0879 RWF
YEARLY LOW
228.0940 RWF
YEARLY AVERAGE
240.5105 RWF

2013 PEN to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the PEN to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 30, valuing the pair at 251.0879. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 24, dropping to 228.0940.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 22.9940 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 244.2619 to the December average rate of 241.9585, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.94% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 251.0879 was up 2.25% compared to the 2012 peak of 245.5661, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,255,440 RWF
2012 Average 1,155,922 RWF
Yearly Trough Low 1,140,470 RWF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 114,969.89 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

247.7897
229.9540
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PEN 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 243.2004, compared to 237.8206 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 5.3798 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 243.2004
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 237.8206

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was June, with a trading range of 11.4855 RWF (High: 239.5794 / Low: 228.0940). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.7713 RWF (High: 235.4649 / Low: 232.6936).

June Spread (Volatile) ±11.4855
July Spread (Stable) ±2.7713

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and October, 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 8.0491 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -8.0491

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2013: 246.3034) against the same month in 2012 (average: 225.6866), the exchange rate shifted by +20.6168 (+9.14%).

2013 Avg (March) 246.3034
2012 Avg (March) 225.6866

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 248.8798 241.5292 244.2619
February 246.5867 240.5939 242.5304
March 251.0879 243.2616 246.3034
April 249.7199 239.4658 245.8698
May 248.6528 238.9397 244.1431
June 239.5794 228.0940 236.0940
July 235.4649 232.6936 233.8821
August 232.6490 229.5204 231.4403
September 242.5428 231.6030 236.8805
October 244.5685 240.5350 242.2324
November 243.2813 237.9724 240.5300
December 243.7883 239.8290 241.9585