2013 RWF to CDF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.4891 CDF

YEARLY LOW

1.3572 CDF

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.4212 CDF

2013 RWF to CDF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the RWF to CDF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 28, valuing the pair at 1.4891. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 1.3572.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1319 CDF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.4792 to the December average rate of 1.3695, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.42% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 1.4891 was down 3.66% compared to the 2012 peak of 1.5457, 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 7,445 CDF

2012 Average 7,546 CDF

Yearly Trough Low 6,786 CDF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 659.55 CDF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

1.4902

1.3585

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RWF to CDF 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 1.4478, compared to 1.3946 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0532 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.4478

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.3946

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was March, with a trading range of 0.0524 CDF (High: 1.4700 / Low: 1.4176). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0146 CDF (High: 1.4242 / Low: 1.4096).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0524

July Spread (Stable) ±0.0146

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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0269 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0269

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2013: 1.4792) against the same month in 2012 (average: 1.5178), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0385 (-2.54%).

2013 Avg (January) 1.4792

2012 Avg (January) 1.5178

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.4891	1.4547	1.4792
February	1.4850	1.4391	1.4697
March	1.4700	1.4176	1.4484
April	1.4641	1.4264	1.4423
May	1.4640	1.4151	1.4276
June	1.4530	1.4111	1.4197
July	1.4242	1.4096	1.4186
August	1.4303	1.4124	1.4204
September	1.4253	1.3760	1.4059
October	1.3869	1.3697	1.3790
November	1.3874	1.3668	1.3741
December	1.3785	1.3572	1.3695