YEARLY HIGH
127.9750 RWF
YEARLY LOW
101.7021 RWF
YEARLY AVERAGE
114.4451 RWF

2023 MAD to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the MAD to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 27, valuing the pair at 127.9750. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 101.7021.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 26.2729 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 105.0446 to the December average rate of 124.8996, the exchange rate registered a net change of 18.90% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 127.9750 was up 13.47% compared to the 2022 peak of 112.7849, 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 639,875 RWF
2022 Average 510,964 RWF
Yearly Trough Low 508,511 RWF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 131,364.39 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

126.8851
103.0591
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 108.4865, compared to 120.4037 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 11.9172 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 108.4865
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 120.4037

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was June, with a trading range of 7.6713 RWF (High: 118.5209 / Low: 110.8496). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.1393 RWF (High: 112.1074 / Low: 109.9682).

June Spread (Volatile) ±7.6713
May Spread (Stable) ±2.1393

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 1.8740 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.8740

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2023: 124.8996) against the same month in 2022 (average: 101.8057), the exchange rate shifted by +23.0940 (+22.68%).

2023 Avg (December) 124.8996
2022 Avg (December) 101.8057

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 106.6461 101.7021 105.0446
February 107.3938 104.4540 105.4753
March 108.6724 104.3888 105.9257
April 112.6338 108.0191 109.5520
May 112.1074 109.9682 111.0104
June 118.5209 110.8496 113.9111
July 122.4878 117.4611 119.9682
August 121.4732 116.7193 119.4844
September 119.0901 116.4230 117.6103
October 119.8680 117.1393 118.9598
November 123.7740 119.5025 121.4998
December 127.9750 122.8889 124.8996