2013 SBD to RWF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

95.1247 RWF

YEARLY LOW

85.9548 RWF

YEARLY AVERAGE

90.7846 RWF

2013 SBD to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the SBD to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 12, valuing the pair at 95.1247. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 1, dropping to 85.9548.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 9.1699 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 87.7989 to the December average rate of 93.7449, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.77% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 95.1247 was up 7.40% compared to the 2012 peak of 88.5707, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 SBD based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 475,623 RWF

2012 Average 427,503 RWF

Yearly Trough Low 429,774 RWF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 45,849.30 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

94.3395

87.2043

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SBD to RWF 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 88.9769, compared to 92.5923 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 3.6155 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 88.9769

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 92.5923

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was May, with a trading range of 4.4350 RWF (High: 90.3898 / Low: 85.9548). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.8476 RWF (High: 91.6583 / Low: 89.8107).

May Spread (Volatile) ±4.4350

July Spread (Stable) ±1.8476

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 1.2733 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -1.2733

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2013: 93.7449) against the same month in 2012 (average: 87.7598), the exchange rate shifted by +5.9851 (+6.82%).

2013 Avg (December) 93.7449

2012 Avg (December) 87.7598

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	89.1464	86.2810	87.7989
February	89.9047	86.1457	88.2663
March	92.2058	87.8326	89.6631
April	89.7265	87.3316	88.3898
May	90.3898	85.9548	89.3949
June	91.0458	88.7900	90.3482
July	91.6583	89.8107	91.1483
August	91.7936	89.5133	90.9906
September	94.3469	91.1531	92.3279
October	94.5024	92.6436	93.7263
November	95.0766	92.4831	93.6159
December	95.1247	93.0355	93.7449