YEARLY HIGH
1053.8310 RWF
YEARLY LOW
947.8051 RWF
YEARLY AVERAGE
987.1153 RWF

2013 XDR to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the XDR to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 29, valuing the pair at 1053.8310. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 6, dropping to 947.8051.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 106.0259 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 956.4863 to the December average rate of 1037.0491, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.42% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 1053.8310 was up 8.96% compared to the 2012 peak of 967.1308, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 5,269,155 RWF
2012 Average 4,668,005 RWF
Yearly Trough Low 4,739,026 RWF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 530,129.62 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

1045.2122
947.2559
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XDR 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 963.7597, compared to 1010.4708 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 46.7111 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 963.7597
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1010.4708

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was September, with a trading range of 46.0008 RWF (High: 1031.0229 / Low: 985.0221). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 16.0751 RWF (High: 1042.4467 / Low: 1026.3715).

September Spread (Volatile) ±46.0008
October Spread (Stable) ±16.0751

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and October, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 5.8576 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -5.8576

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2013: 1037.0491) against the same month in 2012 (average: 958.0523), the exchange rate shifted by +78.9969 (+8.25%).

2013 Avg (December) 1037.0491
2012 Avg (December) 958.0523

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 973.4308 947.8051 956.4863
February 965.3541 947.8620 955.4189
March 975.0099 951.4501 960.8847
April 970.2190 951.2803 960.6954
May 977.5277 952.6338 966.4838
June 994.8138 961.8384 982.5891
July 985.8557 965.4228 976.7315
August 993.7144 974.5206 984.4798
September 1031.0229 985.0221 1002.5132
October 1042.4467 1026.3715 1032.7063
November 1035.3143 1018.0668 1029.3451
December 1053.8310 1029.2612 1037.0491