2013 VEF to RWF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

150.4331 RWF

YEARLY LOW

100.2744 RWF

YEARLY AVERAGE

113.9617 RWF

2013 VEF to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the VEF to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 9, valuing the pair at 150.4331. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 5, dropping to 100.2744.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 50.1587 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 145.0388 to the December average rate of 107.1364, the exchange rate registered a net change of -26.13% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 150.4331 was up 2.80% compared to the 2012 peak of 146.3397, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 752,166 RWF

2012 Average 709,936 RWF

Yearly Trough Low 501,372 RWF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 250,793.67 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

150.1544

97.0262

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

VEF 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 122.6722, compared to 105.2512 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 17.4209 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 122.6722

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 105.2512

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was March, with a trading range of 49.4386 RWF (High: 150.4331 / Low: 100.9945). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.1641 RWF (High: 107.3279 / Low: 106.1638).

March Spread (Volatile) ±49.4386

October Spread (Stable) ±1.1641

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 36.6611 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -36.6611

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2013: 138.1147) against the same month in 2012 (average: 140.4395), the exchange rate shifted by -2.3248 (-1.66%).

2013 Avg (March) 138.1147

2012 Avg (March) 140.4395

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	147.1967	143.8074	145.0388
February	148.6017	144.5452	145.7271
March	150.4331	100.9945	138.1147
April	102.4343	100.3174	101.4536
May	103.2982	100.2744	102.5173
June	103.8955	101.2702	103.1815
July	103.7674	102.5532	103.2424
August	103.6193	102.0461	103.0164
September	106.8439	103.3472	104.6281
October	107.3279	106.1638	106.6042
November	107.4297	105.7708	106.8798
December	108.6600	106.4867	107.1364