YEARLY HIGH
3.1769 RWF
YEARLY LOW
2.8736 RWF
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.0210 RWF

2013 YER to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the YER to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 29, valuing the pair at 3.1769. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 10, dropping to 2.8736.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3032 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.8977 to the December average rate of 3.1350, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.19% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 3.1769 was up 8.72% compared to the 2012 peak of 2.9220, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 15,884 RWF
2012 Average 14,151 RWF
Yearly Trough Low 14,368 RWF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,516.21 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

3.1587
2.8740
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

YER 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 2.9619, compared to 3.0800 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1181 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.9619
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.0800

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was September, with a trading range of 0.1015 RWF (High: 3.1264 / Low: 3.0250). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0355 RWF (High: 3.1412 / Low: 3.1057).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.1015
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0355

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 0.0076 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0076

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2013: 3.1350) against the same month in 2012 (average: 2.8966), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2383 (+8.23%).

2013 Avg (December) 3.1350
2012 Avg (December) 2.8966

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.9385 2.8736 2.8977
February 2.9691 2.8885 2.9134
March 3.0274 2.9437 2.9739
April 2.9983 2.9366 2.9700
May 3.0240 2.9349 3.0006
June 3.0355 2.9612 3.0159
July 3.0365 3.0002 3.0221
August 3.0316 2.9867 3.0145
September 3.1264 3.0250 3.0616
October 3.1412 3.1057 3.1196
November 3.1439 3.0954 3.1274
December 3.1769 3.1158 3.1350