YEARLY HIGH
0.0100 VEF
YEARLY LOW
0.0066 VEF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0090 VEF

2013 RWF to VEF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the RWF to VEF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 5, valuing the pair at 0.0100. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 9, dropping to 0.0066.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0033 VEF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0069 to the December average rate of 0.0093, the exchange rate registered a net change of 35.38% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.0100 was up 39.14% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.0072, 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 50 VEF
2012 Average 35 VEF
Yearly Trough Low 33 VEF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 16.63 VEF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.0102
0.0066
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RWF to VEF 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 0.0084, compared to 0.0095 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0011 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0084
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0095

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was March, with a trading range of 0.0033 VEF (High: 0.0099 / Low: 0.0066). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 VEF (High: 0.0094 / Low: 0.0093).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0033
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and April, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0002 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0002

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2013: 0.0098) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.0071), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0026 (+37.11%).

2013 Avg (May) 0.0098
2012 Avg (May) 0.0071

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0070 0.0068 0.0069
February 0.0069 0.0067 0.0069
March 0.0099 0.0066 0.0074
April 0.0100 0.0098 0.0099
May 0.0100 0.0097 0.0098
June 0.0099 0.0096 0.0097
July 0.0098 0.0096 0.0097
August 0.0098 0.0097 0.0097
September 0.0097 0.0094 0.0096
October 0.0094 0.0093 0.0094
November 0.0095 0.0093 0.0094
December 0.0094 0.0092 0.0093