2018 MAD to RWF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

94.4036 RWF

YEARLY LOW

90.1080 RWF

YEARLY AVERAGE

92.5529 RWF

2018 MAD to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MAD to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 26, valuing the pair at 94.4036. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 11, dropping to 90.1080.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.2956 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 92.2584 to the December average rate of 92.5629, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.33% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 94.4036 was up 2.85% compared to the 2017 peak of 91.7882, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 472,018 RWF

2017 Average 432,533 RWF

Yearly Trough Low 450,540 RWF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 21,478.10 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

93.8949

90.9873

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MAD 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 92.5923, compared to 92.5135 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0789 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 92.5923

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 92.5135

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 3.7966 RWF (High: 93.9046 / Low: 90.1080). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.4359 RWF (High: 94.4036 / Low: 92.9677).

August Spread (Volatile) ±3.7966

March Spread (Stable) ±1.4359

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 1.7111 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -1.7111

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2018: 93.6073) against the same month in 2017 (average: 83.1307), the exchange rate shifted by +10.4766 (+12.60%).

2018 Avg (March) 93.6073

2017 Avg (March) 83.1307

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	93.5704	90.6317	92.2584
February	94.3323	91.3099	92.8645
March	94.4036	92.9677	93.6073
April	94.3299	92.7385	93.6526
May	92.9432	90.5486	91.9416
June	92.4700	90.1354	91.2296
July	93.1195	90.7427	91.8999
August	93.9046	90.1080	92.0213
September	94.3881	91.9435	93.1583
October	93.4621	91.4253	92.4213
November	93.8394	91.8491	93.0172
December	94.0631	91.0391	92.5629