2013 RWF to JPY Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.1591 JPY

YEARLY LOW

0.1393 JPY

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.1503 JPY

2013 RWF to JPY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the RWF to JPY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 13, valuing the pair at 0.1591. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 0.1393.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0198 JPY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1431 to the December average rate of 0.1537, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.39% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.1591 was up 14.22% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.1393, 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 796 JPY

2012 Average 655 JPY

Yearly Trough Low 697 JPY

Transaction Impact: A difference of 98.95 JPY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.1579

0.1418

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RWF to JPY 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 0.1501, compared to 0.1506 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0005 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1501

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1506

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was April, with a trading range of 0.0107 JPY (High: 0.1566 / Low: 0.1458). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0029 JPY (High: 0.1472 / Low: 0.1443).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0107

October Spread (Stable) ±0.0029

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0063 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0063

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2013: 0.1565) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.1320), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0245 (+18.54%).

2013 Avg (May) 0.1565

2012 Avg (May) 0.1320

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.1473	0.1393	0.1431
February	0.1510	0.1445	0.1488
March	0.1522	0.1449	0.1483
April	0.1566	0.1458	0.1534
May	0.1591	0.1527	0.1565
June	0.1550	0.1448	0.1503
July	0.1555	0.1508	0.1535
August	0.1534	0.1493	0.1510
September	0.1529	0.1463	0.1506
October	0.1472	0.1443	0.1458
November	0.1521	0.1455	0.1488
December	0.1552	0.1513	0.1537