YEARLY HIGH
1.4323 RWF
YEARLY LOW
1.2354 RWF
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.3154 RWF

2013 XAF to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the XAF to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 29, valuing the pair at 1.4323. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 6, dropping to 1.2354.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1969 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.2622 to the December average rate of 1.4075, the exchange rate registered a net change of 11.51% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 1.4323 was up 13.28% compared to the 2012 peak of 1.2644, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 7,162 RWF
2012 Average 5,975 RWF
Yearly Trough Low 6,177 RWF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 984.61 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

1.4220
1.2477
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XAF 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 1.2748, compared to 1.3560 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0813 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.2748
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.3560

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was September, with a trading range of 0.0754 RWF (High: 1.3842 / Low: 1.3087). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0277 RWF (High: 1.3956 / Low: 1.3679).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0754
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0277

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0114 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0114

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2013: 1.4075) against the same month in 2012 (average: 1.2449), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1626 (+13.06%).

2013 Avg (December) 1.4075
2012 Avg (December) 1.2449

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.2885 1.2354 1.2622
February 1.2933 1.2645 1.2747
March 1.2858 1.2416 1.2633
April 1.2846 1.2449 1.2673
May 1.2954 1.2617 1.2763
June 1.3268 1.2730 1.3046
July 1.3161 1.2728 1.2960
August 1.3316 1.3027 1.3156
September 1.3842 1.3087 1.3397
October 1.4155 1.3780 1.3943
November 1.3956 1.3679 1.3829
December 1.4323 1.3873 1.4075