YEARLY HIGH
226.7732 RWF
YEARLY LOW
192.4685 RWF
YEARLY AVERAGE
205.7350 RWF

2013 PLN to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the PLN to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 29, valuing the pair at 226.7732. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 26, dropping to 192.4685.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 34.3047 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 200.4103 to the December average rate of 221.4223, the exchange rate registered a net change of 10.48% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 226.7732 was up 11.76% compared to the 2012 peak of 202.9056, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 20,000 PLN based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 4,535,464 RWF
2012 Average 3,751,336 RWF
Yearly Trough Low 3,849,369 RWF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 686,094.93 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

223.6622
196.7833
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PLN 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 200.2526, compared to 211.2175 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 10.9649 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 200.2526
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 211.2175

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was September, with a trading range of 14.6160 RWF (High: 215.2678 / Low: 200.6518). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.9986 RWF (High: 218.2353 / Low: 214.2367).

September Spread (Volatile) ±14.6160
November Spread (Stable) ±3.9986

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 2.0474 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.0474

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2013: 221.4223) against the same month in 2012 (average: 199.5348), the exchange rate shifted by +21.8875 (+10.97%).

2013 Avg (December) 221.4223
2012 Avg (December) 199.5348

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 205.6788 197.8048 200.4103
February 203.3859 197.9952 200.5134
March 203.3739 195.0176 199.3950
April 205.4407 195.1135 201.0073
May 205.5091 197.6556 200.5127
June 204.9109 192.4685 199.6766
July 204.4796 193.1102 199.0232
August 206.1102 201.5922 204.1338
September 215.2678 200.6518 207.6660
October 222.0604 214.4346 218.5534
November 218.2353 214.2367 216.5059
December 226.7732 216.7284 221.4223