YEARLY HIGH
111.4298 RWF
YEARLY LOW
91.2853 RWF
YEARLY AVERAGE
100.9668 RWF

2020 MAD to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the MAD to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 111.4298. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 4, dropping to 91.2853.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 20.1445 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 98.2045 to the December average rate of 109.9621, the exchange rate registered a net change of 11.97% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 111.4298 was up 13.04% compared to the 2019 peak of 98.5718, 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 557,149 RWF
2019 Average 473,961 RWF
Yearly Trough Low 456,426 RWF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 100,722.47 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

111.6470
91.4279
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 96.6218, compared to 105.3118 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 8.6900 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 96.6218
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 105.3118

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 6.9850 RWF (High: 100.7370 / Low: 93.7520). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.2172 RWF (High: 99.1184 / Low: 96.9012).

March Spread (Volatile) ±6.9850
January Spread (Stable) ±2.2172

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 8 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 4.4844 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -4.4844

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 109.9621) against the same month in 2019 (average: 97.1246), the exchange rate shifted by +12.8375 (+13.22%).

2020 Avg (December) 109.9621
2019 Avg (December) 97.1246

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 99.1184 96.9012 98.2045
February 98.8418 95.7923 97.2948
March 100.7370 93.7520 97.5972
April 95.7057 91.2853 93.1128
May 96.6935 94.2900 95.4454
June 99.1190 96.6283 98.0760
July 102.3621 97.7850 99.8820
August 105.6126 102.1150 104.2270
September 106.0307 102.8842 104.3721
October 106.7136 103.1214 105.7073
November 109.0458 105.5563 107.7201
December 111.4298 106.0479 109.9621