YEARLY HIGH
742.9162 RWF
YEARLY LOW
723.6312 RWF
YEARLY AVERAGE
731.0806 RWF

2026 BBD to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the BBD to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 17, valuing the pair at 742.9162. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 25, dropping to 723.6312.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 19.2850 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 728.2811 to the December average rate of 734.4461, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.85% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 742.9162 was up 1.84% compared to the 2025 peak of 729.4951, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,714,581 RWF
2025 Average 3,583,095 RWF
Yearly Trough Low 3,618,156 RWF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 96,424.81 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

735.0626
727.6646
JanuMarcMayJuly

BBD 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 730.5197, compared to 734.4461 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 3.9264 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 730.5197
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 734.4461

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was June, with a trading range of 11.9186 RWF (High: 742.9162 / Low: 730.9976). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.5650 RWF (High: 734.3150 / Low: 730.7500).

June Spread (Volatile) ±11.9186
May Spread (Stable) ±3.5650

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. No significant month-over-month rate declines were detected.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0000

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2026: 733.4207) against the same month in 2025 (average: 715.9668), the exchange rate shifted by +17.4538 (+2.44%).

2026 Avg (June) 733.4207
2025 Avg (June) 715.9668

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 729.9138 723.6312 728.2811
February 735.3325 726.5000 728.8431
March 733.5727 726.1270 729.5003
April 734.5177 728.6192 730.7503
May 734.3150 730.7500 732.3226
June 742.9162 730.9976 733.4207
July 736.9556 731.5670 734.4461