2026 BIF to RWF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.5101 RWF

YEARLY LOW

0.4879 RWF

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.4917 RWF

2026 BIF to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the BIF to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 9, valuing the pair at 0.5101. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 2, dropping to 0.4879.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0222 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4922 to the December average rate of 0.4879, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.87% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 0.5101 was up 2.67% compared to the 2025 peak of 0.4969, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,550 RWF

2025 Average 2,423 RWF

Yearly Trough Low 2,439 RWF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 111.13 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

0.4934

0.4874

JanuMarcMayJuly

BIF 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 0.4922, compared to 0.4904 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0018 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4922

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4904

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was March, with a trading range of 0.0194 RWF (High: 0.5101 / Low: 0.4907). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 RWF (High: 0.4879 / Low: 0.4879).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0194

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0050 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0050

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2026: 0.4927) against the same month in 2025 (average: 0.4809), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0118 (+2.45%).

2026 Avg (March) 0.4927

2025 Avg (March) 0.4809

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.4951	0.4897	0.4922
February	0.4941	0.4901	0.4922
March	0.5101	0.4907	0.4927
April	0.4931	0.4907	0.4918
May	0.4935	0.4911	0.4922
June	0.4967	0.4904	0.4920
July	0.4950	0.4895	0.4929
August	0.4879	0.4879	0.4879