YEARLY HIGH
0.0212 SCR
YEARLY LOW
0.0177 SCR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0186 SCR

2013 RWF to SCR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the RWF to SCR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 10, valuing the pair at 0.0212. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 29, dropping to 0.0177.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0035 SCR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0209 to the December average rate of 0.0179, the exchange rate registered a net change of -14.38% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.0212 was down 13.95% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.0246, 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 106 SCR
2012 Average 113 SCR
Yearly Trough Low 88 SCR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 17.44 SCR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.0212
0.0176
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RWF to SCR 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 0.0191, compared to 0.0182 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0009 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0191
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0182

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was March, with a trading range of 0.0015 SCR (High: 0.0195 / Low: 0.0180). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 SCR (High: 0.0187 / Low: 0.0184).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0015
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0003

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 0.0016 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0016

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2013: 0.0209) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.0231), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0022 (-9.59%).

2013 Avg (January) 0.0209
2012 Avg (January) 0.0231

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0212 0.0206 0.0209
February 0.0206 0.0193 0.0202
March 0.0195 0.0180 0.0185
April 0.0186 0.0181 0.0184
May 0.0186 0.0181 0.0183
June 0.0186 0.0181 0.0183
July 0.0186 0.0182 0.0184
August 0.0187 0.0184 0.0185
September 0.0185 0.0179 0.0183
October 0.0181 0.0178 0.0180
November 0.0183 0.0178 0.0179
December 0.0180 0.0177 0.0179