YEARLY HIGH
161.6438 RWF
YEARLY LOW
136.1763 RWF
YEARLY AVERAGE
153.5602 RWF

2025 MAD to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2025

During 2025, the MAD to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 23, valuing the pair at 161.6438. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 136.1763.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 25.4675 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 138.6951 to the December average rate of 158.4931, the exchange rate registered a net change of 14.27% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2025 high of 161.6438 was up 15.22% compared to the 2024 peak of 140.2967, 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 808,219 RWF
2024 Average 663,183 RWF
Yearly Trough Low 680,881 RWF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 127,337.59 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2025.

162.3565
136.5440
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 148.2592, compared to 158.8611 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 10.6019 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 148.2592
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 158.8611

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2025 was March, with a trading range of 9.0004 RWF (High: 149.8468 / Low: 140.8465). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.5729 RWF (High: 157.4130 / Low: 155.8401).

March Spread (Volatile) ±9.0004
November Spread (Stable) ±1.5729

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and September, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 2.0930 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.0930

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2025: 159.9671) against the same month in 2024 (average: 135.7419), the exchange rate shifted by +24.2251 (+17.85%).

2025 Avg (August) 159.9671
2024 Avg (August) 135.7419

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 141.4383 136.1763 138.6951
February 142.0890 138.7534 140.7315
March 149.8468 140.8465 146.4023
April 156.1327 147.4723 152.2625
May 157.0271 152.4040 154.5808
June 159.6328 152.6802 156.8833
July 161.1416 158.1853 159.7001
August 161.6438 157.8890 159.9671
September 161.4720 158.9659 160.2055
October 159.4350 156.7651 158.1125
November 157.4130 155.8401 156.6884
December 159.7835 157.0581 158.4931