YEARLY HIGH
0.2871 DJF
YEARLY LOW
0.2611 DJF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2735 DJF

2013 RWF to DJF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the RWF to DJF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 10, valuing the pair at 0.2871. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 29, dropping to 0.2611.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0260 DJF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2848 to the December average rate of 0.2642, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.24% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.2871 was down 3.96% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.2989, 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 1,436 DJF
2012 Average 1,463 DJF
Yearly Trough Low 1,305 DJF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 130.05 DJF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.2869
0.2618
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RWF to DJF 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 0.2787, compared to 0.2683 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0104 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2787
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2683

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was September, with a trading range of 0.0087 DJF (High: 0.2730 / Low: 0.2643). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0024 DJF (High: 0.2743 / Low: 0.2719).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0087
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0024

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 0.0061 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0061

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2013: 0.2848) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.2969), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0121 (-4.06%).

2013 Avg (January) 0.2848
2012 Avg (January) 0.2969

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2871 0.2803 0.2848
February 0.2860 0.2776 0.2836
March 0.2798 0.2729 0.2775
April 0.2806 0.2750 0.2777
May 0.2808 0.2732 0.2751
June 0.2794 0.2716 0.2735
July 0.2743 0.2719 0.2735
August 0.2768 0.2718 0.2739
September 0.2730 0.2643 0.2699
October 0.2656 0.2622 0.2643
November 0.2660 0.2625 0.2639
December 0.2657 0.2611 0.2642