2026 ETB to RWF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

9.4632 RWF

YEARLY LOW

9.0792 RWF

YEARLY AVERAGE

9.2654 RWF

2026 ETB to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the ETB to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 24, valuing the pair at 9.4632. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 4, dropping to 9.0792.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3840 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 9.3616 to the December average rate of 9.1548, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.21% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 9.4632 was down 17.47% compared to the 2025 peak of 11.4665, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 47,316 RWF

2025 Average 51,773 RWF

Yearly Trough Low 45,396 RWF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,920.17 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

9.4143

9.1087

JanuMarcMayJuly

ETB 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 9.3058, compared to 9.1444 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1613 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 9.3058

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 9.1444

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was June, with a trading range of 0.2372 RWF (High: 9.3164 / Low: 9.0792). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 RWF (High: 9.1548 / Low: 9.1548).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.2372

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.1460 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1460

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2026: 9.3623) against the same month in 2025 (average: 10.9191), the exchange rate shifted by -1.5569 (-14.26%).

2026 Avg (March) 9.3623

2025 Avg (March) 10.9191

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	9.3934	9.2750	9.3616
February	9.4451	9.3191	9.3889
March	9.4632	9.2324	9.3623
April	9.3857	9.2763	9.3417
May	9.3104	9.1274	9.1957
June	9.3164	9.0792	9.1846
July	9.1922	9.1082	9.1341
August	9.1548	9.1548	9.1548