YEARLY HIGH
2.6097 TZS
YEARLY LOW
2.3150 TZS
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.4905 TZS

2013 RWF to TZS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the RWF to TZS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 3, valuing the pair at 2.6097. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 26, dropping to 2.3150.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2947 TZS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.5679 to the December average rate of 2.3706, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.68% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 2.6097 was down 2.01% compared to the 2012 peak of 2.6632, 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 13,049 TZS
2012 Average 12,989 TZS
Yearly Trough Low 11,575 TZS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,473.66 TZS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

2.6134
2.3486
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RWF to TZS 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 2.5468, compared to 2.4341 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1127 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.5468
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.4341

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was September, with a trading range of 0.0894 TZS (High: 2.4855 / Low: 2.3961). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0304 TZS (High: 2.5156 / Low: 2.4853).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0894
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0304

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 0.0547 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0547

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2013: 2.5913) against the same month in 2012 (average: 2.6452), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0539 (-2.04%).

2013 Avg (February) 2.5913
2012 Avg (February) 2.6452

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.6033 2.5274 2.5679
February 2.6097 2.5484 2.5913
March 2.5620 2.4874 2.5370
April 2.5690 2.5090 2.5410
May 2.5799 2.5090 2.5260
June 2.5721 2.5008 2.5176
July 2.5156 2.4853 2.4968
August 2.5249 2.4804 2.4959
September 2.4855 2.3961 2.4527
October 2.4072 2.3758 2.3980
November 2.4138 2.3760 2.3907
December 2.3982 2.3150 2.3706