2026 EGP to RWF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

31.2918 RWF

YEARLY LOW

26.7091 RWF

YEARLY AVERAGE

29.0473 RWF

2026 EGP to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the EGP to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 16, valuing the pair at 31.2918. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 7, dropping to 26.7091.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.5826 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 30.8429 to the December average rate of 28.7926, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.65% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 31.2918 was up 1.28% compared to the 2025 peak of 30.8970, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 156,459 RWF

2025 Average 145,665 RWF

Yearly Trough Low 133,546 RWF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 22,913.22 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

31.2339

27.2788

JanuMarcMayJuly

EGP 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 29.0565, compared to 29.0198 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0366 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 29.0565

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 29.0198

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was March, with a trading range of 3.7741 RWF (High: 30.5451 / Low: 26.7710). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4590 RWF (High: 29.0694 / Low: 28.6105).

March Spread (Volatile) ±3.7741

August Spread (Stable) ±0.4590

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 2.7384 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -2.7384

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2026: 30.9043) against the same month in 2025 (average: 27.8601), the exchange rate shifted by +3.0442 (+10.93%).

2026 Avg (February) 30.9043

2025 Avg (February) 27.8601

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	31.1469	30.4483	30.8429
February	31.2918	30.3626	30.9043
March	30.5451	26.7710	28.1659
April	28.2317	26.7091	27.6084
May	28.1239	27.2466	27.9201
June	29.8166	27.9643	28.8973
July	29.9931	28.6588	29.2470
August	29.0694	28.6105	28.7926