YEARLY HIGH
98.5718 RWF
YEARLY LOW
91.3260 RWF
YEARLY AVERAGE
94.7838 RWF

2019 MAD to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the MAD to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 98.5718. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 9, dropping to 91.3260.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 7.2458 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 93.3117 to the December average rate of 97.1246, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.09% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 98.5718 was up 4.42% compared to the 2018 peak of 94.4036, 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 492,859 RWF
2018 Average 462,740 RWF
Yearly Trough Low 456,630 RWF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 36,228.93 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

97.5109
92.8758
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 93.6757, compared to 95.8919 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.2162 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 93.6757
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 95.8919

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was December, with a trading range of 3.2103 RWF (High: 98.5718 / Low: 95.3615). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.0388 RWF (High: 94.0695 / Low: 93.0307).

December Spread (Volatile) ±3.2103
May Spread (Stable) ±1.0388

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and August, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.2666 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2666

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2019: 97.1246) against the same month in 2018 (average: 92.5629), the exchange rate shifted by +4.5617 (+4.93%).

2019 Avg (December) 97.1246
2018 Avg (December) 92.5629

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 94.7509 91.7912 93.3117
February 94.4484 92.6584 93.5183
March 94.2588 91.3260 93.2621
April 94.2604 93.1841 93.7516
May 94.0695 93.0307 93.6698
June 95.6916 92.9780 94.5409
July 95.7510 94.6699 95.3347
August 96.9037 94.8381 95.5210
September 96.0239 94.7806 95.2545
October 96.4316 94.9073 95.7606
November 96.9350 95.4631 96.3562
December 98.5718 95.3615 97.1246