2026 BBD to RWF Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2026.
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.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 BBD based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.
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)
SeasonalThe 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.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe 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).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing 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%).
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 |