2013 SOS to RWF Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2013.
2013 SOS to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013
During 2013, the SOS to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 0.6066. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 8, dropping to 0.3850.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2216 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3896 to the December average rate of 0.5786, the exchange rate registered a net change of 48.52% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.6066 was up 55.74% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.3895, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 SOS based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.
SOS to RWF Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 0.4138, compared to 0.5228 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1090 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2013 was December, with a trading range of 0.0471 RWF (High: 0.6066 / Low: 0.5596). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0102 RWF (High: 0.3966 / Low: 0.3865).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween January and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 11 straight months. No significant month-over-month rate declines were detected.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2013: 0.5786) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.3861), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1925 (+49.85%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 0.3966 | 0.3865 | 0.3896 |
| February | 0.4061 | 0.3850 | 0.3928 |
| March | 0.4148 | 0.3921 | 0.4021 |
| April | 0.4177 | 0.4058 | 0.4119 |
| May | 0.4444 | 0.4164 | 0.4332 |
| June | 0.4649 | 0.4417 | 0.4531 |
| July | 0.4737 | 0.4626 | 0.4677 |
| August | 0.4987 | 0.4718 | 0.4851 |
| September | 0.5309 | 0.4985 | 0.5140 |
| October | 0.5485 | 0.5310 | 0.5403 |
| November | 0.5607 | 0.5432 | 0.5512 |
| December | 0.6066 | 0.5596 | 0.5786 |