YEARLY HIGH
0.1585 JMD
YEARLY LOW
0.1459 JMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1535 JMD

2013 RWF to JMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the RWF to JMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 24, valuing the pair at 0.1585. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 21, dropping to 0.1459.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0126 JMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1486 to the December average rate of 0.1550, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.29% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.1585 was up 6.51% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.1488, 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 792 JMD
2012 Average 725 JMD
Yearly Trough Low 729 JMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 62.81 JMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.1571
0.1479
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RWF to JMD 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 0.1519, compared to 0.1552 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0033 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1519
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1552

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was June, with a trading range of 0.0068 JMD (High: 0.1585 / Low: 0.1517). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0013 JMD (High: 0.1563 / Low: 0.1550).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0068
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0013

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0019 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0019

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2013: 0.1539) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.1452), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0087 (+6.01%).

2013 Avg (June) 0.1539
2012 Avg (June) 0.1452

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1499 0.1463 0.1486
February 0.1524 0.1459 0.1498
March 0.1541 0.1484 0.1515
April 0.1564 0.1526 0.1548
May 0.1566 0.1519 0.1529
June 0.1585 0.1517 0.1539
July 0.1563 0.1550 0.1557
August 0.1580 0.1555 0.1564
September 0.1562 0.1528 0.1549
October 0.1564 0.1537 0.1549
November 0.1556 0.1525 0.1542
December 0.1582 0.1526 0.1550