YEARLY HIGH
0.8095 XOF
YEARLY LOW
0.6982 XOF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.7615 XOF

2013 RWF to XOF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the RWF to XOF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 6, valuing the pair at 0.8095. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 29, dropping to 0.6982.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1114 XOF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.7924 to the December average rate of 0.7108, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.30% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.8095 was down 8.96% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.8892, 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 4,048 XOF
2012 Average 4,188 XOF
Yearly Trough Low 3,491 XOF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 556.82 XOF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.8006
0.7026
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RWF to XOF 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 0.7847, compared to 0.7383 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) 0.7847
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.7383

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was September, with a trading range of 0.0421 XOF (High: 0.7645 / Low: 0.7225). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0146 XOF (High: 0.7312 / Low: 0.7166).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0421
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0146

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 0.8095 0.7763 0.7924
February 0.7911 0.7727 0.7844
March 0.8054 0.7782 0.7919
April 0.8035 0.7788 0.7892
May 0.7930 0.7717 0.7837
June 0.7858 0.7535 0.7666
July 0.7864 0.7598 0.7719
August 0.7678 0.7510 0.7597
September 0.7645 0.7225 0.7470
October 0.7261 0.7063 0.7175
November 0.7312 0.7166 0.7230
December 0.7203 0.6982 0.7108