YEARLY HIGH
3.2656 RWF
YEARLY LOW
2.9213 RWF
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.1436 RWF

2026 CRC to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the CRC to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 17, valuing the pair at 3.2656. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 2.9213.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3444 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.9436 to the December average rate of 3.2322, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.81% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 3.2656 was up 9.60% compared to the 2025 peak of 2.9796, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 16,328 RWF
2025 Average 14,227 RWF
Yearly Trough Low 14,606 RWF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,721.80 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

3.2629
2.9145
JanuMarcMayJuly

CRC 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 3.1144, compared to 3.2312 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1168 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.1144
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.2312

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was February, with a trading range of 0.1628 RWF (High: 3.0927 / Low: 2.9300). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 RWF (High: 3.2322 / Low: 3.2322).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.1628
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0161 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0161

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2026: 3.2177) against the same month in 2025 (average: 2.8287), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3890 (+13.75%).

2026 Avg (June) 3.2177
2025 Avg (June) 2.8287

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.9926 2.9213 2.9436
February 3.0927 2.9300 2.9997
March 3.1489 3.0577 3.1127
April 3.2255 3.1381 3.1790
May 3.2412 3.2140 3.2339
June 3.2656 3.1758 3.2177
July 3.2463 3.2132 3.2302
August 3.2322 3.2322 3.2322