YEARLY HIGH
1749.4277 RWF
YEARLY LOW
1665.9597 RWF
YEARLY AVERAGE
1699.1265 RWF

2026 EUR to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the EUR to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 27, valuing the pair at 1749.4277. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 28, dropping to 1665.9597.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 83.4680 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1709.3200 to the December average rate of 1691.1462, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.06% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 1749.4277 was up 1.92% compared to the 2025 peak of 1716.5512, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 8,747,139 RWF
2025 Average 8,106,857 RWF
Yearly Trough Low 8,329,799 RWF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 417,339.99 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

1728.5363
1672.6944
JanuMarcMayJuly

EUR 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 1704.0864, compared to 1684.2471 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 19.8393 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1704.0864
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1684.2471

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was January, with a trading range of 58.9764 RWF (High: 1749.4277 / Low: 1690.4513). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 7.0523 RWF (High: 1695.0484 / Low: 1687.9961).

January Spread (Volatile) ±58.9764
August Spread (Stable) ±7.0523

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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 36.8242 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -36.8242

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 1709.3200) against the same month in 2025 (average: 1441.3709), the exchange rate shifted by +267.9491 (+18.59%).

2026 Avg (January) 1709.3200
2025 Avg (January) 1441.3709

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1749.4277 1690.4513 1709.3200
February 1742.1762 1711.1451 1723.8828
March 1714.6205 1668.5940 1687.0586
April 1727.3823 1677.2596 1708.4007
May 1714.1202 1705.6998 1707.7691
June 1720.9234 1667.4841 1688.0871
July 1687.7489 1665.9597 1677.3479
August 1695.0484 1687.9961 1691.1462