2013 RWF to SOS Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.5971 SOS

YEARLY LOW

1.6485 SOS

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.1738 SOS

2013 RWF to SOS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the RWF to SOS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 8, valuing the pair at 2.5971. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 1.6485.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.9486 SOS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.5671 to the December average rate of 1.7294, the exchange rate registered a net change of -32.63% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 2.5971 was down 4.84% compared to the 2012 peak of 2.7293, 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 12,985 SOS

2012 Average 13,301 SOS

Yearly Trough Low 8,242 SOS

Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,743.00 SOS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

2.6508

1.6456

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RWF to SOS 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 2.4241, compared to 1.9235 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.5006 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.4241

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.9235

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was May, with a trading range of 0.1511 SOS (High: 2.4015 / Low: 2.2504). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0509 SOS (High: 2.1619 / Low: 2.1110).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.1511

July Spread (Stable) ±0.0509

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.1186 points.

Longest Streak 0 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1186

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2013: 2.5467) against the same month in 2012 (average: 2.7044), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1577 (-5.83%).

2013 Avg (February) 2.5467

2012 Avg (February) 2.7044

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.5876	2.5213	2.5671
February	2.5971	2.4624	2.5467
March	2.5507	2.4111	2.4871
April	2.4641	2.3943	2.4277
May	2.4015	2.2504	2.3090
June	2.2641	2.1509	2.2071
July	2.1619	2.1110	2.1382
August	2.1195	2.0050	2.0623
September	2.0061	1.8837	1.9459
October	1.8833	1.8231	1.8509
November	1.8408	1.7835	1.8142
December	1.7871	1.6485	1.7294