YEARLY HIGH
3.6601 MGA
YEARLY LOW
3.3431 MGA
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.4435 MGA

2024 RWF to MGA Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2024

During 2024, the RWF to MGA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 3.6601. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 14, dropping to 3.3431.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3170 MGA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.5919 to the December average rate of 3.3974, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.42% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2024 high of 3.6601 was down 13.58% compared to the 2023 peak of 4.2352, 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 18,300 MGA
2023 Average 19,244 MGA
Yearly Trough Low 16,715 MGA
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,585.17 MGA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2024.

3.6128
3.3618
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RWF to MGA 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 3.4789, compared to 3.4082 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0707 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.4789
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.4082

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2024 was March, with a trading range of 0.1603 MGA (High: 3.5490 / Low: 3.3887). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0486 MGA (High: 3.4200 / Low: 3.3714).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.1603
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0486

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0790 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0790

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2024: 3.5919) against the same month in 2023 (average: 4.0932), the exchange rate shifted by -0.5013 (-12.25%).

2024 Avg (January) 3.5919
2023 Avg (January) 4.0932

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.6601 3.5418 3.5919
February 3.5792 3.5211 3.5592
March 3.5490 3.3887 3.4802
April 3.4419 3.3720 3.4085
May 3.4468 3.3698 3.4150
June 3.4484 3.3793 3.4184
July 3.4698 3.3969 3.4307
August 3.4913 3.3629 3.4489
September 3.4287 3.3431 3.3827
October 3.4201 3.3491 3.3926
November 3.4200 3.3714 3.3968
December 3.4463 3.3619 3.3974