2013 RWF to KES Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.1412 KES

YEARLY LOW

0.1260 KES

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.1327 KES

2013 RWF to KES Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the RWF to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 31, valuing the pair at 0.1412. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 29, dropping to 0.1260.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0152 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1395 to the December average rate of 0.1280, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.23% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.1412 was down 3.26% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.1459, 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 706 KES

2012 Average 693 KES

Yearly Trough Low 630 KES

Transaction Impact: A difference of 75.98 KES purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.1410

0.1258

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RWF to KES 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 0.1346, compared to 0.1308 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0038 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1346

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1308

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was February, with a trading range of 0.0059 KES (High: 0.1411 / Low: 0.1352). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0018 KES (High: 0.1360 / Low: 0.1342).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0059

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0018

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and August, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0057 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0057

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2013: 0.1395) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.1434), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0038 (-2.67%).

2013 Avg (January) 0.1395

2012 Avg (January) 0.1434

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.1412	0.1372	0.1395
February	0.1411	0.1352	0.1397
March	0.1355	0.1313	0.1342
April	0.1337	0.1306	0.1320
May	0.1327	0.1290	0.1304
June	0.1353	0.1299	0.1317
July	0.1350	0.1322	0.1337
August	0.1360	0.1342	0.1349
September	0.1346	0.1291	0.1328
October	0.1297	0.1262	0.1271
November	0.1298	0.1264	0.1281
December	0.1292	0.1260	0.1280