YEARLY HIGH
0.1643 NPR
YEARLY LOW
0.1336 NPR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1440 NPR

2013 RWF to NPR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the RWF to NPR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 3, valuing the pair at 0.1643. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 30, dropping to 0.1336.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0307 NPR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1393 to the December average rate of 0.1469, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.42% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.1643 was up 9.88% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.1495, 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 822 NPR
2012 Average 700 NPR
Yearly Trough Low 668 NPR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 153.49 NPR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.1571
0.1343
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RWF to NPR 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 0.1382, compared to 0.1499 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0117 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1382
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1499

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was September, with a trading range of 0.0161 NPR (High: 0.1643 / Low: 0.1482). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0033 NPR (High: 0.1380 / Low: 0.1347).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0161
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0033

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0082 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0082

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2013: 0.1552) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.1420), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0131 (+9.25%).

2013 Avg (September) 0.1552
2012 Avg (September) 0.1420

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1418 0.1371 0.1393
February 0.1395 0.1354 0.1377
March 0.1386 0.1336 0.1363
April 0.1380 0.1347 0.1363
May 0.1393 0.1337 0.1362
June 0.1503 0.1392 0.1435
July 0.1500 0.1451 0.1472
August 0.1635 0.1490 0.1545
September 0.1643 0.1482 0.1552
October 0.1492 0.1456 0.1470
November 0.1507 0.1461 0.1486
December 0.1485 0.1448 0.1469