YEARLY HIGH
16.2063 RWF
YEARLY LOW
15.2349 RWF
YEARLY AVERAGE
15.6735 RWF

2026 BTN to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the BTN to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 8, valuing the pair at 16.2063. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 23, dropping to 15.2349.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.9714 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 16.0499 to the December average rate of 15.3364, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.45% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 16.2063 was down 4.87% compared to the 2025 peak of 17.0353, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 81,032 RWF
2025 Average 82,291 RWF
Yearly Trough Low 76,175 RWF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,856.84 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

16.1414
15.2633
JanuMarcMayJuly

BTN 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 15.7297, compared to 15.3364 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.3933 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 15.7297
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 15.3364

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was March, with a trading range of 0.7022 RWF (High: 16.0508 / Low: 15.3485). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0794 RWF (High: 15.4041 / Low: 15.3247).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.7022
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0794

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2026. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.3285 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3285

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 16.0499) against the same month in 2025 (average: 16.1503), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1003 (-0.62%).

2026 Avg (January) 16.0499
2025 Avg (January) 16.1503

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 16.2063 15.6901 16.0499
February 16.1535 15.8881 16.0682
March 16.0508 15.3485 15.7398
April 15.8467 15.4383 15.6703
May 15.4041 15.3247 15.3726
June 15.7175 15.2884 15.4774
July 15.4990 15.2349 15.3364