YEARLY HIGH
0.6066 RWF
YEARLY LOW
0.3850 RWF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4683 RWF

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.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,033 RWF
2012 Average 1,880 RWF
Yearly Trough Low 1,925 RWF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,107.86 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.5975
0.3707
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

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)

Seasonal

The 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.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4138
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5228

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The 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).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0471
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0102

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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.

Longest Streak 11 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0000

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing 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%).

2013 Avg (December) 0.5786
2012 Avg (December) 0.3861

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