2026 BOB to RWF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

214.3195 RWF

YEARLY LOW

123.6275 RWF

YEARLY AVERAGE

196.8678 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 1, dropping to 123.6275.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 90.6920 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 210.6187 to the December average rate of 123.6275, the exchange rate registered a net change of -41.30% (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 618,137 RWF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 453,459.87 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

220.9830

114.7770

JanuMarcMayJuly

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 153.3225 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 58.0604 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 211.3830

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 153.3225

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, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 RWF (High: 123.6275 / Low: 123.6275).

July Spread (Volatile) ±88.2126

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

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 59.3901 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -59.3901

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

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

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	123.6275	123.6275	123.6275