YEARLY HIGH
669.2797 RWF
YEARLY LOW
638.3573 RWF
YEARLY AVERAGE
657.3548 RWF

2026 FJD to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the FJD to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 28, valuing the pair at 669.2797. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 638.3573.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 30.9224 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 645.2424 to the December average rate of 661.0896, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.46% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 669.2797 was up 3.24% compared to the 2025 peak of 648.2724, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,346,398 RWF
2025 Average 3,147,701 RWF
Yearly Trough Low 3,191,787 RWF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 154,611.84 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

663.5329
643.5797
JanuMarcMayJuly

FJD 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 657.0084, compared to 658.3941 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.3856 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 657.0084
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 658.3941

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was January, with a trading range of 27.8533 RWF (High: 666.2106 / Low: 638.3573). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 RWF (High: 661.0896 / Low: 661.0896).

January Spread (Volatile) ±27.8533
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 5.0991 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -5.0991

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2026: 658.9416) against the same month in 2025 (average: 621.1022), the exchange rate shifted by +37.8394 (+6.09%).

2026 Avg (April) 658.9416
2025 Avg (April) 621.1022

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 666.2106 638.3573 645.2424
February 666.9017 654.0334 661.8702
March 663.2814 645.1221 656.7711
April 669.2797 646.4716 658.9416
May 666.7123 658.2501 661.5147
June 666.3957 646.8687 657.7104
July 662.1813 647.2030 655.6985
August 661.0896 661.0896 661.0896