2026 BWP to RWF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

111.8806 RWF

YEARLY LOW

102.9651 RWF

YEARLY AVERAGE

108.6147 RWF

2026 BWP to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the BWP to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 29, valuing the pair at 111.8806. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 21, dropping to 102.9651.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 8.9155 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 109.0621 to the December average rate of 107.6111, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.33% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 111.8806 was up 0.82% compared to the 2025 peak of 110.9699, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 559,403 RWF

2025 Average 526,900 RWF

Yearly Trough Low 514,826 RWF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 44,577.43 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

110.7366

107.2071

JanuMarcMayJuly

BWP 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 108.7819, compared to 107.6111 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.1708 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 108.7819

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 107.6111

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was January, with a trading range of 7.6435 RWF (High: 111.8806 / Low: 104.2371). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1416 RWF (High: 109.0756 / Low: 108.9340).

January Spread (Volatile) ±7.6435

May Spread (Stable) ±0.1416

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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 2.9412 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -2.9412

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 109.0621) against the same month in 2025 (average: 99.8682), the exchange rate shifted by +9.1939 (+9.21%).

2026 Avg (January) 109.0621

2025 Avg (January) 99.8682

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	111.8806	104.2371	109.0621
February	111.5062	105.6621	110.4424
March	110.9643	105.8727	107.5012
April	109.1724	105.9581	108.1668
May	109.0756	108.9340	108.9900
June	110.6504	107.5173	108.5290
July	108.6622	102.9651	107.6111