YEARLY HIGH
0.0133 MAD
YEARLY LOW
0.0120 MAD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0126 MAD

2016 RWF to MAD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the RWF to MAD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 6, valuing the pair at 0.0133. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 3, dropping to 0.0120.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0014 MAD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0132 to the December average rate of 0.0123, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.35% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0133 was down 8.29% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0146, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 67 MAD
2015 Average 68 MAD
Yearly Trough Low 60 MAD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 6.79 MAD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0133
0.0120
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RWF to MAD 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 0.0129, compared to 0.0123 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0006 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0129
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0123

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 0.0010 MAD (High: 0.0132 / Low: 0.0122). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 MAD (High: 0.0122 / Low: 0.0121).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0010
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0004 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0004

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 0.0132) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0135), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0003 (-2.37%).

2016 Avg (January) 0.0132
2015 Avg (January) 0.0135

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0133 0.0131 0.0132
February 0.0132 0.0128 0.0130
March 0.0130 0.0126 0.0129
April 0.0129 0.0124 0.0127
May 0.0131 0.0125 0.0127
June 0.0132 0.0122 0.0127
July 0.0130 0.0124 0.0127
August 0.0125 0.0120 0.0123
September 0.0122 0.0121 0.0121
October 0.0124 0.0120 0.0122
November 0.0124 0.0120 0.0122
December 0.0124 0.0121 0.0123