2013 RWF to BIF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.5343 BIF

YEARLY LOW

2.2694 BIF

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.3878 BIF

2013 RWF to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the RWF to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 4, valuing the pair at 2.5343. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 29, dropping to 2.2694.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2649 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.4346 to the December average rate of 2.2944, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.76% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 2.5343 was up 2.07% compared to the 2012 peak of 2.4829, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 12,672 BIF

2012 Average 11,506 BIF

Yearly Trough Low 11,347 BIF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,324.55 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

2.5253

2.2734

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RWF to BIF 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 2.4445, compared to 2.3311 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1135 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.4445

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.3311

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was March, with a trading range of 0.1411 BIF (High: 2.4848 / Low: 2.3437). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0285 BIF (High: 2.3189 / Low: 2.2904).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.1411

October Spread (Stable) ±0.0285

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2013. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0674 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0674

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2013: 2.5043) against the same month in 2012 (average: 2.1643), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3400 (+15.71%).

2013 Avg (February) 2.5043

2012 Avg (February) 2.1643

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.5174	2.3900	2.4346
February	2.5343	2.4271	2.5043
March	2.4848	2.3437	2.4369
April	2.4902	2.4409	2.4614
May	2.4880	2.3915	2.4351
June	2.4573	2.3745	2.3948
July	2.3968	2.3619	2.3793
August	2.3989	2.3519	2.3713
September	2.3613	2.2931	2.3393
October	2.3189	2.2904	2.2995
November	2.3208	2.2921	2.3026
December	2.3125	2.2694	2.2944