YEARLY HIGH
0.0111 MAD
YEARLY LOW
0.0106 MAD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0108 MAD

2018 RWF to MAD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the RWF to MAD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 10, valuing the pair at 0.0111. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 26, dropping to 0.0106.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0005 MAD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0108 to the December average rate of 0.0108, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.33% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0111 was down 10.14% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0124, 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 55 MAD
2017 Average 58 MAD
Yearly Trough Low 53 MAD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2.52 MAD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0110
0.0106
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 0.0108, compared to 0.0108 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0000 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0108
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0108

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 0.0004 MAD (High: 0.0111 / Low: 0.0106). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 MAD (High: 0.0108 / Low: 0.0106).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0004
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0001 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0001

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2018: 0.0109) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0114), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0005 (-4.29%).

2018 Avg (August) 0.0109
2017 Avg (August) 0.0114

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0110 0.0107 0.0108
February 0.0110 0.0106 0.0108
March 0.0108 0.0106 0.0107
April 0.0108 0.0106 0.0107
May 0.0110 0.0108 0.0109
June 0.0111 0.0108 0.0110
July 0.0110 0.0107 0.0109
August 0.0111 0.0106 0.0109
September 0.0109 0.0106 0.0107
October 0.0109 0.0107 0.0108
November 0.0109 0.0107 0.0108
December 0.0110 0.0106 0.0108