YEARLY HIGH
252.9089 RWF
YEARLY LOW
228.5687 RWF
YEARLY AVERAGE
240.4139 RWF

2013 XCD to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the XCD to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 29, valuing the pair at 252.9089. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 10, dropping to 228.5687.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 24.3402 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 230.5503 to the December average rate of 249.5514, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.24% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 252.9089 was up 8.80% compared to the 2012 peak of 232.4428, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,264,545 RWF
2012 Average 1,128,291 RWF
Yearly Trough Low 1,142,844 RWF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 121,700.87 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

251.4515
228.6502
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XCD 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 235.6809, compared to 245.1469 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 9.4660 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 235.6809
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 245.1469

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was September, with a trading range of 8.1516 RWF (High: 248.9213 / Low: 240.7697). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.7987 RWF (High: 250.0154 / Low: 247.2167).

September Spread (Volatile) ±8.1516
October Spread (Stable) ±2.7987

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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.4902 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4902

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2013: 249.5514) against the same month in 2012 (average: 230.4986), the exchange rate shifted by +19.0528 (+8.27%).

2013 Avg (December) 249.5514
2012 Avg (December) 230.4986

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 233.9685 228.5687 230.5503
February 236.1761 229.7333 231.6434
March 240.7318 234.3014 236.5610
April 238.5726 233.6385 236.2832
May 240.5751 233.5132 238.7444
June 242.0006 235.7517 240.3031
July 241.6769 238.8246 240.4411
August 241.3454 237.6681 239.9509
September 248.9213 240.7697 243.6579
October 250.0154 247.2167 248.3302
November 250.2411 246.4778 248.9498
December 252.9089 247.9991 249.5514