YEARLY HIGH
0.4874 MRO
YEARLY LOW
0.4084 MRO
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4524 MRO

2013 RWF to MRO Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the RWF to MRO exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 6, valuing the pair at 0.4874. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 9, dropping to 0.4084.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0791 MRO. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4837 to the December average rate of 0.4326, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.56% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.4874 was down 1.70% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.4959, 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 2,437 MRO
2012 Average 2,420 MRO
Yearly Trough Low 2,042 MRO
Transaction Impact: A difference of 395.47 MRO purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.4891
0.4234
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RWF to MRO 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 0.4562, compared to 0.4486 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0076 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4562
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4486

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was May, with a trading range of 0.0558 MRO (High: 0.4641 / Low: 0.4084). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0075 MRO (High: 0.4364 / Low: 0.4290).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0558
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0075

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, 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 0.0266 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0266

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2013: 0.4837) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.4800), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0036 (+0.75%).

2013 Avg (January) 0.4837
2012 Avg (January) 0.4800

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4874 0.4771 0.4837
February 0.4840 0.4652 0.4788
March 0.4658 0.4264 0.4521
April 0.4394 0.4154 0.4289
May 0.4641 0.4084 0.4339
June 0.4689 0.4514 0.4599
July 0.4676 0.4481 0.4583
August 0.4703 0.4532 0.4635
September 0.4579 0.4274 0.4472
October 0.4534 0.4374 0.4467
November 0.4511 0.4323 0.4434
December 0.4364 0.4290 0.4326