YEARLY HIGH
7.0213 SLL
YEARLY LOW
6.3341 SLL
YEARLY AVERAGE
6.6602 SLL

2013 RWF to SLL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the RWF to SLL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 10, valuing the pair at 7.0213. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 29, dropping to 6.3341.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.6872 SLL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 6.9586 to the December average rate of 6.4253, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.66% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 7.0213 was down 5.13% compared to the 2012 peak of 7.4011, 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 35,106 SLL
2012 Average 35,700 SLL
Yearly Trough Low 31,671 SLL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,435.78 SLL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

7.0119
6.3719
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RWF to SLL 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 6.7891, compared to 6.5314 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2576 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 6.7891
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 6.5314

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was May, with a trading range of 0.2269 SLL (High: 6.8470 / Low: 6.6200). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0872 SLL (High: 6.5051 / Low: 6.4179).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.2269
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0872

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 0.1445 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1445

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2013: 6.9586) against the same month in 2012 (average: 7.2964), the exchange rate shifted by -0.3378 (-4.63%).

2013 Avg (January) 6.9586
2012 Avg (January) 7.2964

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 7.0213 6.8511 6.9586
February 6.9725 6.7762 6.9037
March 6.8298 6.6363 6.7592
April 6.8540 6.7093 6.7699
May 6.8470 6.6200 6.6833
June 6.7979 6.6154 6.6597
July 6.7100 6.6175 6.6567
August 6.7118 6.6226 6.6608
September 6.6478 6.4284 6.5642
October 6.5051 6.4179 6.4557
November 6.4715 6.3732 6.4259
December 6.4673 6.3341 6.4253