YEARLY HIGH
825.4624 RWF
YEARLY LOW
803.3652 RWF
YEARLY AVERAGE
812.2674 RWF

2026 AWG to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the AWG to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 17, valuing the pair at 825.4624. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 25, dropping to 803.3652.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 22.0972 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 809.0890 to the December average rate of 814.1775, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.63% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 825.4624 was up 1.98% compared to the 2025 peak of 809.4259, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 4,127,312 RWF
2025 Average 3,978,165 RWF
Yearly Trough Low 4,016,826 RWF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 110,486.03 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

816.3135
808.4323
JanuMarcMayJuly

AWG 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 811.3841, compared to 814.9171 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 3.5330 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 811.3841
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 814.9171

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was January, with a trading range of 15.3632 RWF (High: 818.7284 / Low: 803.3652). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.4291 RWF (High: 815.5509 / Low: 813.1218).

January Spread (Volatile) ±15.3632
August Spread (Stable) ±2.4291

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 1.4792 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.4792

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2026: 814.3234) against the same month in 2025 (average: 795.0867), the exchange rate shifted by +19.2367 (+2.42%).

2026 Avg (June) 814.3234
2025 Avg (June) 795.0867

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 818.7284 803.3652 809.0890
February 815.9029 807.1178 809.5651
March 814.5151 805.8440 810.1464
April 814.9989 809.4644 811.6733
May 815.6224 811.9444 813.5077
June 825.4624 811.6505 814.3234
July 818.8063 811.7249 815.6568
August 815.5509 813.1218 814.1775