2013 SZL to RWF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

73.3491 RWF

YEARLY LOW

62.5703 RWF

YEARLY AVERAGE

67.4818 RWF

2013 SZL to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the SZL to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 73.3491. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 27, dropping to 62.5703.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 10.7787 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 71.0510 to the December average rate of 65.0089, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.50% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 73.3491 was down 8.37% compared to the 2012 peak of 80.0493, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 366,745 RWF

2012 Average 371,814 RWF

Yearly Trough Low 312,852 RWF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 53,893.74 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

71.7110

63.7913

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SZL 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 69.2023, compared to 65.7613 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 3.4411 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 69.2023

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 65.7613

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was May, with a trading range of 7.2217 RWF (High: 71.9009 / Low: 64.6792). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.5189 RWF (High: 65.9478 / Low: 64.4289).

May Spread (Volatile) ±7.2217

December Spread (Stable) ±1.5189

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 4.4434 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -4.4434

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2013: 71.0510) against the same month in 2012 (average: 74.9892), the exchange rate shifted by -3.9382 (-5.25%).

2013 Avg (January) 71.0510

2012 Avg (January) 74.9892

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	73.3491	68.8172	71.0510
February	72.0128	69.4764	70.3851
March	70.9039	68.1678	69.5826
April	72.0647	68.6958	70.1277
May	71.9009	64.6792	69.2555
June	66.2082	62.8977	64.8121
July	66.9047	63.7229	65.4955
August	65.7341	62.5703	64.4513
September	67.9585	63.2257	65.9241
October	68.6871	66.3175	67.7341
November	66.8678	64.6789	65.9539
December	65.9478	64.4289	65.0089