2013 QAR to RWF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

187.6234 RWF

YEARLY LOW

169.6354 RWF

YEARLY AVERAGE

178.3911 RWF

2013 QAR to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the QAR to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 29, valuing the pair at 187.6234. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 10, dropping to 169.6354.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 17.9880 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 171.0967 to the December average rate of 185.1533, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.22% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 187.6234 was up 8.78% compared to the 2012 peak of 172.4862, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 938,117 RWF

2012 Average 837,214 RWF

Yearly Trough Low 848,177 RWF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 89,939.94 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

186.5589

169.6911

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

QAR 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 174.8899, compared to 181.8922 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 7.0024 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 174.8899

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 181.8922

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was September, with a trading range of 6.0307 RWF (High: 184.6568 / Low: 178.6261). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.0764 RWF (High: 185.4969 / Low: 183.4206).

September Spread (Volatile) ±6.0307

October Spread (Stable) ±2.0764

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.3825 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3825

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2013: 185.1533) against the same month in 2012 (average: 171.0532), the exchange rate shifted by +14.1001 (+8.24%).

2013 Avg (December) 185.1533

2012 Avg (December) 171.0532

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	173.6521	169.6354	171.0967
February	175.2693	170.4985	171.8971
March	178.5981	173.8838	175.5529
April	177.0497	173.4791	175.3386
May	178.5093	173.3029	177.1709
June	179.5630	174.8221	178.2830
July	179.2804	177.1865	178.4043
August	179.0641	176.3263	178.0218
September	184.6568	178.6261	180.8107
October	185.4969	183.4206	184.2382
November	185.7290	182.8534	184.7251
December	187.6234	183.9898	185.1533