YEARLY HIGH
8.4722 ZMK
YEARLY LOW
7.6880 ZMK
YEARLY AVERAGE
8.0613 ZMK

2013 RWF to ZMK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the RWF to ZMK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 10, valuing the pair at 8.4722. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 29, dropping to 7.6880.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.7843 ZMK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 8.3973 to the December average rate of 7.7841, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.30% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 8.4722 was down 4.64% compared to the 2012 peak of 8.8849, 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 42,361 ZMK
2012 Average 42,243 ZMK
Yearly Trough Low 38,440 ZMK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,921.26 ZMK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

8.4586
7.7228
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RWF to ZMK 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 8.2160, compared to 7.9067 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.3092 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 8.2160
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 7.9067

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was September, with a trading range of 0.2732 ZMK (High: 8.0526 / Low: 7.7794). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0877 ZMK (High: 7.8317 / Low: 7.7441).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.2732
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0877

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 0.1748 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1748

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2013: 8.3973) against the same month in 2012 (average: 8.5762), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1789 (-2.09%).

2013 Avg (January) 8.3973
2012 Avg (January) 8.5762

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 8.4722 8.2762 8.3973
February 8.4377 8.1992 8.3631
March 8.2740 8.0382 8.1883
April 8.2902 8.1091 8.1914
May 8.2848 8.0416 8.1043
June 8.2061 7.9941 8.0514
July 8.1017 8.0050 8.0466
August 8.1411 8.0225 8.0695
September 8.0526 7.7794 7.9502
October 7.8317 7.7441 7.7969
November 7.8906 7.7231 7.7932
December 7.8408 7.6880 7.7841