2013 RWF to STD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

30.1315 STD

YEARLY LOW

26.0665 STD

YEARLY AVERAGE

28.4712 STD

2013 RWF to STD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the RWF to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 5, valuing the pair at 30.1315. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 29, dropping to 26.0665.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.0650 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 29.6453 to the December average rate of 26.5899, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.31% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 30.1315 was down 8.88% compared to the 2012 peak of 33.0689, 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 150,658 STD

2012 Average 156,959 STD

Yearly Trough Low 130,333 STD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 20,325.17 STD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

29.9508

26.2843

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RWF to STD 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 29.3378, compared to 27.6046 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.7332 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 29.3378

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 27.6046

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was September, with a trading range of 1.4749 STD (High: 28.5179 / Low: 27.0431). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.6328 STD (High: 29.5654 / Low: 28.9327).

September Spread (Volatile) ±1.4749

February Spread (Stable) ±0.6328

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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 1.1009 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -1.1009

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2013: 29.6453) against the same month in 2012 (average: 31.6074), the exchange rate shifted by -1.9621 (-6.21%).

2013 Avg (January) 29.6453

2012 Avg (January) 31.6074

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	30.1315	29.1405	29.6453
February	29.5654	28.9327	29.3259
March	30.0924	29.0986	29.5880
April	30.0050	29.1674	29.5384
May	29.5842	28.5194	29.2341
June	29.3621	28.2552	28.6952
July	29.4987	28.4025	28.9055
August	28.8608	27.6226	28.3499
September	28.5179	27.0431	27.9156
October	27.1512	26.3656	26.8147
November	27.5161	26.7842	27.0520
December	27.0146	26.0665	26.5899