YEARLY HIGH
12.8352 LAK
YEARLY LOW
11.6726 LAK
YEARLY AVERAGE
12.0906 LAK

2013 RWF to LAK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the RWF to LAK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 12.8352. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 28, dropping to 11.6726.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.1625 LAK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 12.7719 to the December average rate of 11.8866, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.93% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 12.8352 was down 3.97% compared to the 2012 peak of 13.3654, 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 64,176 LAK
2012 Average 65,580 LAK
Yearly Trough Low 58,363 LAK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,812.53 LAK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

12.8754
11.6334
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RWF to LAK 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 12.2812, compared to 11.9000 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.3812 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 12.2812
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 11.9000

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was May, with a trading range of 0.5498 LAK (High: 12.3389 / Low: 11.7891). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1020 LAK (High: 12.0286 / Low: 11.9266).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.5498
July Spread (Stable) ±0.1020

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and August, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.3593 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3593

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2013: 12.7719) against the same month in 2012 (average: 13.3278), the exchange rate shifted by -0.5559 (-4.17%).

2013 Avg (January) 12.7719
2012 Avg (January) 13.3278

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 12.8352 12.5777 12.7719
February 12.7721 12.3963 12.6574
March 12.4554 12.0536 12.2981
April 12.3273 12.0312 12.1768
May 12.3389 11.7891 11.9016
June 12.1632 11.7664 11.8813
July 12.0286 11.9266 11.9850
August 12.1566 11.9895 12.0535
September 12.0646 11.6726 11.9251
October 11.8170 11.6777 11.7369
November 11.9286 11.6921 11.8129
December 11.9523 11.7718 11.8866