YEARLY HIGH
56.5875 RWF
YEARLY LOW
47.2613 RWF
YEARLY AVERAGE
53.8081 RWF

2013 SCR to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the SCR to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 29, valuing the pair at 56.5875. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 10, dropping to 47.2613.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 9.3262 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 47.8598 to the December average rate of 55.8966, the exchange rate registered a net change of 16.79% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 56.5875 was up 18.11% compared to the 2012 peak of 47.9115, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 282,938 RWF
2012 Average 222,525 RWF
Yearly Trough Low 236,307 RWF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 46,630.88 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

56.7002
47.0561
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SCR 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 52.5727, compared to 55.0436 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.4709 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 52.5727
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 55.0436

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was March, with a trading range of 4.3594 RWF (High: 55.6278 / Low: 51.2684). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.8529 RWF (High: 54.4439 / Low: 53.5910).

March Spread (Volatile) ±4.3594
August Spread (Stable) ±0.8529

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.5299 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.5299

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2013: 55.8966) against the same month in 2012 (average: 47.5722), the exchange rate shifted by +8.3243 (+17.50%).

2013 Avg (December) 55.8966
2012 Avg (December) 47.5722

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 48.5905 47.2613 47.8598
February 51.7368 48.5995 49.5993
March 55.6278 51.2684 53.9745
April 55.3087 53.7837 54.4897
May 55.2777 53.8249 54.7502
June 55.2405 53.6251 54.7625
July 54.7977 53.6744 54.2326
August 54.4439 53.5910 54.0193
September 55.7958 54.0181 54.6959
October 56.1783 55.1038 55.6363
November 56.2056 54.6664 55.7808
December 56.5875 55.4129 55.8966