2026 CDF to RWF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.6875 RWF

YEARLY LOW

0.6262 RWF

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.6403 RWF

2026 CDF to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the CDF to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 25, valuing the pair at 0.6875. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 31, dropping to 0.6262.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0614 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6447 to the December average rate of 0.6394, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.82% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 0.6875 was up 0.52% compared to the 2025 peak of 0.6840, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,438 RWF

2025 Average 2,661 RWF

Yearly Trough Low 3,131 RWF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 306.84 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

0.6486

0.6297

JanuMarcMayJuly

CDF 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 0.6404, compared to 0.6394 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0010 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.6404

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6394

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was February, with a trading range of 0.0556 RWF (High: 0.6875 / Low: 0.6319). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0072 RWF (High: 0.6354 / Low: 0.6281).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0556

April Spread (Stable) ±0.0072

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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0107 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0107

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2026: 0.6470) against the same month in 2025 (average: 0.4913), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1557 (+31.69%).

2026 Avg (February) 0.6470

2025 Avg (February) 0.4913

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.6774	0.6262	0.6447
February	0.6875	0.6319	0.6470
March	0.6739	0.6295	0.6419
April	0.6354	0.6281	0.6313
May	0.6466	0.6300	0.6410
June	0.6464	0.6309	0.6366
July	0.6488	0.6340	0.6394