2013 PEN to RWF Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2013.
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.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 PEN based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.
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)
SeasonalThe 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.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe 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).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing 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%).
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 |