YEARLY HIGH
317.3296 RWF
YEARLY LOW
252.3143 RWF
YEARLY AVERAGE
284.3619 RWF

2013 PGK to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the PGK to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 25, valuing the pair at 317.3296. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 4, dropping to 252.3143.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 65.0153 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 299.1184 to the December average rate of 268.7844, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.14% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 317.3296 was up 3.54% compared to the 2012 peak of 306.4703, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,586,648 RWF
2012 Average 1,471,103 RWF
Yearly Trough Low 1,261,571 RWF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 325,076.63 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

310.3087
253.0797
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PGK 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 299.0744, compared to 269.6495 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 29.4249 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 299.0744
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 269.6495

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was February, with a trading range of 21.0208 RWF (High: 317.3296 / Low: 296.3088). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 6.3048 RWF (High: 262.6046 / Low: 256.2998).

February Spread (Volatile) ±21.0208
November Spread (Stable) ±6.3048

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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 12.9325 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -12.9325

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2013: 303.9428) against the same month in 2012 (average: 286.8737), the exchange rate shifted by +17.0691 (+5.95%).

2013 Avg (February) 303.9428
2012 Avg (February) 286.8737

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 304.3430 294.5939 299.1184
February 317.3296 296.3088 303.9428
March 310.9634 295.0350 305.5397
April 306.0220 288.6492 297.3882
May 302.7028 285.0391 297.2938
June 298.0060 284.5194 291.1637
July 294.0957 282.3299 287.2467
August 284.0102 274.1238 278.8162
September 275.5731 257.2112 265.8837
October 267.2521 252.3143 257.8488
November 262.6046 256.2998 259.3170
December 273.3983 265.2658 268.7844