2013 RWF to SBD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0116 SBD

YEARLY LOW

0.0105 SBD

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0110 SBD

2013 RWF to SBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the RWF to SBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 1, valuing the pair at 0.0116. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 12, dropping to 0.0105.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0011 SBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0114 to the December average rate of 0.0107, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.34% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.0116 was down 8.44% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.0127, 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 58 SBD

2012 Average 59 SBD

Yearly Trough Low 53 SBD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 5.61 SBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.0115

0.0106

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RWF to SBD 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 0.0112, compared to 0.0108 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0004 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0112

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0108

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was May, with a trading range of 0.0006 SBD (High: 0.0116 / Low: 0.0111). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 SBD (High: 0.0108 / Low: 0.0106).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0006

October Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0002 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0002

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2013: 0.0112) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.0120), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0008 (-6.80%).

2013 Avg (May) 0.0112

2012 Avg (May) 0.0120

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0116	0.0112	0.0114
February	0.0116	0.0111	0.0113
March	0.0114	0.0108	0.0112
April	0.0115	0.0111	0.0113
May	0.0116	0.0111	0.0112
June	0.0113	0.0110	0.0111
July	0.0111	0.0109	0.0110
August	0.0112	0.0109	0.0110
September	0.0110	0.0106	0.0108
October	0.0108	0.0106	0.0107
November	0.0108	0.0105	0.0107
December	0.0107	0.0105	0.0107