2013 ZAR to RWF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

73.4296 RWF

YEARLY LOW

62.5325 RWF

YEARLY AVERAGE

67.4888 RWF

2013 ZAR to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the ZAR to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 73.4296. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 27, dropping to 62.5325.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 10.8972 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 71.0165 to the December average rate of 65.0551, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.39% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 73.4296 was down 8.55% compared to the 2012 peak of 80.2986, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 50,000 ZAR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 3,671,481 RWF

2012 Average 3,718,419 RWF

Yearly Trough Low 3,126,623 RWF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 544,858.37 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

71.6762

63.7591

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR 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 69.2116, compared to 65.7660 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 3.4456 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 69.2116

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 65.7660

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was May, with a trading range of 7.2129 RWF (High: 71.9655 / Low: 64.7526). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.7021 RWF (High: 66.1008 / Low: 64.3987).

May Spread (Volatile) ±7.2129

December Spread (Stable) ±1.7021

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 4.4573 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -4.4573

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2013: 71.0165) against the same month in 2012 (average: 75.0096), the exchange rate shifted by -3.9932 (-5.32%).

2013 Avg (January) 71.0165

2012 Avg (January) 75.0096

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	73.4296	68.6851	71.0165
February	72.0931	69.7346	70.4866
March	71.0214	68.0037	69.5827
April	72.3091	68.8170	70.1391
May	71.9655	64.7526	69.2510
June	66.0250	62.9651	64.7937
July	66.6154	63.7094	65.4637
August	65.9260	62.5325	64.4189
September	67.8657	63.2977	65.9494
October	68.7123	66.3077	67.7579
November	66.7703	64.7606	65.9513
December	66.1008	64.3987	65.0551