2026 AFN to RWF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

23.6941 RWF

YEARLY LOW

22.0010 RWF

YEARLY AVERAGE

22.7717 RWF

2026 AFN to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the AFN to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 28, valuing the pair at 23.6941. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 25, dropping to 22.0010.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.6931 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 22.2303 to the December average rate of 22.1769, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.24% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 23.6941 was up 6.38% compared to the 2025 peak of 22.2721, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 118,471 RWF

2025 Average 102,953 RWF

Yearly Trough Low 110,005 RWF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 8,465.72 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

23.3638

22.0690

JanuMarcMayJuly

AFN 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 22.9167, compared to 22.3364 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.5803 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 22.9167

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 22.3364

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was April, with a trading range of 1.4462 RWF (High: 23.6941 / Low: 22.2479). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0017 RWF (High: 22.1778 / Low: 22.1760).

April Spread (Volatile) ±1.4462

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0017

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.6863 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.6863

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2026: 22.9146) against the same month in 2025 (average: 19.8094), the exchange rate shifted by +3.1052 (+15.68%).

2026 Avg (April) 22.9146

2025 Avg (April) 19.8094

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	22.4347	22.0010	22.2303
February	23.5018	22.1021	22.7844
March	23.4743	22.8097	23.1330
April	23.6941	22.2479	22.9146
May	23.4793	23.0157	23.2559
June	23.4452	22.7704	23.1822
July	23.1379	22.0285	22.4959
August	22.1778	22.1760	22.1769