YEARLY HIGH
295.3257 RWF
YEARLY LOW
264.2172 RWF
YEARLY AVERAGE
283.8584 RWF

2026 BRL to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the BRL to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 20, valuing the pair at 295.3257. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 264.2172.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 31.1084 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 272.5847 to the December average rate of 288.0593, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.68% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 295.3257 was up 7.20% compared to the 2025 peak of 275.4850, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 25,000 BRL based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 7,383,141 RWF
2025 Average 6,417,576 RWF
Yearly Trough Low 6,605,431 RWF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 777,710.62 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

291.8790
270.8307
JanuMarcMayJuly

BRL 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 282.7353, compared to 287.2278 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 4.4925 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 282.7353
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 287.2278

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was January, with a trading range of 16.8241 RWF (High: 281.0414 / Low: 264.2172). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0154 RWF (High: 288.0670 / Low: 288.0516).

January Spread (Volatile) ±16.8241
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0154

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 4.5992 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -4.5992

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2026: 289.8197) against the same month in 2025 (average: 246.3422), the exchange rate shifted by +43.4775 (+17.65%).

2026 Avg (April) 289.8197
2025 Avg (April) 246.3422

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 281.0414 264.2172 272.5847
February 284.3293 275.5599 280.1907
March 284.1960 273.3718 278.1659
April 295.3257 282.3777 289.8197
May 292.7157 289.2163 290.1250
June 291.4775 281.9424 285.5258
July 289.8857 281.0734 286.3963
August 288.0670 288.0516 288.0593