YEARLY HIGH
1470.6650 RWF
YEARLY LOW
97.4048 RWF
YEARLY AVERAGE
753.7875 RWF

2026 ERN to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the ERN to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 1, valuing the pair at 1470.6650. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 29, dropping to 97.4048.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1373.2602 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1456.5622 to the December average rate of 97.6064, the exchange rate registered a net change of -93.30% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 1470.6650 was up 0.80% compared to the 2025 peak of 1458.9902, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 7,353,325 RWF
2025 Average 7,166,190 RWF
Yearly Trough Low 487,024 RWF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,866,301.13 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

1595.1400
-38.5330
JanuMarcMayJuly

ERN 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 972.4621, compared to 97.7638 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 874.6983 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 972.4621
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 97.7638

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was April, with a trading range of 1369.8831 RWF (High: 1467.2878 / Low: 97.4048). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0879 RWF (High: 97.6625 / Low: 97.5746).

April Spread (Volatile) ±1369.8831
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0879

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 1168.4481 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1168.4481

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2026: 1457.6863) against the same month in 2025 (average: 1407.0391), the exchange rate shifted by +50.6472 (+3.60%).

2026 Avg (February) 1457.6863
2025 Avg (February) 1407.0391

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1459.8275 1447.2624 1456.5622
February 1470.6650 1453.0000 1457.6863
March 1467.1454 1452.2540 1459.0006
April 1467.2878 97.4048 1266.0911
May 97.9087 97.4333 97.6430
June 99.0555 97.4663 97.7894
July 98.2607 97.5423 97.9212
August 97.6625 97.5746 97.6064