YEARLY HIGH
0.8094 XAF
YEARLY LOW
0.6982 XAF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.7614 XAF

2013 RWF to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the RWF to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 6, valuing the pair at 0.8094. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 29, dropping to 0.6982.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1113 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.7924 to the December average rate of 0.7105, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.33% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.8094 was down 9.05% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.8900, 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 4,047 XAF
2012 Average 4,187 XAF
Yearly Trough Low 3,491 XAF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 556.42 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.8006
0.7023
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RWF to XAF 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 0.7846, compared to 0.7382 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0464 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.7846
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.7382

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was September, with a trading range of 0.0416 XAF (High: 0.7641 / Low: 0.7225). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0145 XAF (High: 0.7310 / Low: 0.7166).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0416
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0145

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 0.0295 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0295

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2013: 0.7924) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.8464), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0540 (-6.38%).

2013 Avg (January) 0.7924
2012 Avg (January) 0.8464

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.8094 0.7761 0.7924
February 0.7908 0.7732 0.7845
March 0.8054 0.7778 0.7916
April 0.8033 0.7785 0.7891
May 0.7926 0.7720 0.7836
June 0.7856 0.7537 0.7666
July 0.7857 0.7598 0.7717
August 0.7676 0.7510 0.7601
September 0.7641 0.7225 0.7467
October 0.7257 0.7064 0.7173
November 0.7310 0.7166 0.7231
December 0.7208 0.6982 0.7105