YEARLY HIGH
1.8226 KRW
YEARLY LOW
1.5430 KRW
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.6873 KRW

2013 RWF to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the RWF to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 24, valuing the pair at 1.8226. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 29, dropping to 1.5430.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2796 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.7105 to the December average rate of 1.5672, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.38% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 1.8226 was down 7.24% compared to the 2012 peak of 1.9649, 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 9,113 KRW
2012 Average 9,242 KRW
Yearly Trough Low 7,715 KRW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,398.12 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

1.7766
1.5481
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RWF to KRW 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 1.7344, compared to 1.6402 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0942 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.7344
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.6402

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was June, with a trading range of 0.1097 KRW (High: 1.8226 / Low: 1.7129). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0278 KRW (High: 1.5982 / Low: 1.5705).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.1097
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0278

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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0738 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0738

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2013: 1.7489) against the same month in 2012 (average: 1.9254), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1765 (-9.17%).

2013 Avg (June) 1.7489
2012 Avg (June) 1.9254

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.7528 1.6682 1.7105
February 1.7662 1.7003 1.7380
March 1.7671 1.6865 1.7268
April 1.7940 1.7342 1.7576
May 1.7462 1.6786 1.7245
June 1.8226 1.7129 1.7489
July 1.7663 1.7099 1.7338
August 1.7406 1.7044 1.7218
September 1.7065 1.5989 1.6480
October 1.6062 1.5721 1.5904
November 1.5982 1.5705 1.5799
December 1.5820 1.5430 1.5672