YEARLY HIGH
214.3195 RWF
YEARLY LOW
120.9525 RWF
YEARLY AVERAGE
196.7384 RWF

2026 BOB to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the BOB to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 17, valuing the pair at 214.3195. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 6, dropping to 120.9525.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 93.3670 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 210.6187 to the December average rate of 122.5923, the exchange rate registered a net change of -41.79% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 214.3195 was up 1.61% compared to the 2025 peak of 210.9252, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,071,597 RWF
2025 Average 1,036,661 RWF
Yearly Trough Low 604,763 RWF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 466,834.76 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

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BOB 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 211.3830, compared to 152.8049 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 58.5781 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 211.3830
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 152.8049

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was July, with a trading range of 88.2126 RWF (High: 212.8748 / Low: 124.6623). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.9759 RWF (High: 212.4402 / Low: 211.4643).

July Spread (Volatile) Âą88.2126
May Spread (Stable) Âą0.9759

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 60.4253 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -60.4253

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2026: 212.1325) against the same month in 2025 (average: 207.1006), the exchange rate shifted by +5.0319 (+2.43%).

2026 Avg (June) 212.1325
2025 Avg (June) 207.1006

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Month High Low Average
January 211.1569 209.9139 210.6187
February 211.4430 210.2018 210.9821
March 211.5831 209.8808 211.0564
April 212.0763 211.0043 211.5166
May 212.4402 211.4643 211.9913
June 214.3195 211.2265 212.1325
July 212.8748 124.6623 183.0175
August 123.7921 120.9525 122.5923