YEARLY HIGH
0.3480 YER
YEARLY LOW
0.3148 YER
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3312 YER

2013 RWF to YER Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the RWF to YER exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 10, valuing the pair at 0.3480. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 29, dropping to 0.3148.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0332 YER. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3451 to the December average rate of 0.3190, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.57% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.3480 was down 4.84% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.3657, 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 1,740 YER
2012 Average 1,767 YER
Yearly Trough Low 1,574 YER
Transaction Impact: A difference of 166.09 YER purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.3477
0.3164
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RWF to YER 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 0.3377, compared to 0.3248 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0129 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3377
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3248

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was September, with a trading range of 0.0107 YER (High: 0.3306 / Low: 0.3199). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0036 YER (High: 0.3220 / Low: 0.3184).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0107
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0036

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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0070 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0070

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2013: 0.3451) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.3637), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0186 (-5.12%).

2013 Avg (January) 0.3451
2012 Avg (January) 0.3637

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3480 0.3403 0.3451
February 0.3462 0.3368 0.3433
March 0.3397 0.3303 0.3363
April 0.3405 0.3335 0.3367
May 0.3407 0.3307 0.3333
June 0.3377 0.3294 0.3316
July 0.3333 0.3293 0.3309
August 0.3348 0.3299 0.3317
September 0.3306 0.3199 0.3267
October 0.3220 0.3184 0.3206
November 0.3231 0.3181 0.3198
December 0.3209 0.3148 0.3190