YEARLY HIGH
2015.9991 RWF
YEARLY LOW
1921.6592 RWF
YEARLY AVERAGE
1965.2704 RWF

2026 FKP to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the FKP to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 28, valuing the pair at 2015.9991. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 5, dropping to 1921.6592.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 94.3399 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1969.2391 to the December average rate of 1973.3252, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.21% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 2015.9991 was up 1.79% compared to the 2025 peak of 1980.4980, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 10,079,996 RWF
2025 Average 9,453,666 RWF
Yearly Trough Low 9,608,296 RWF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 471,699.73 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

1982.7026
1942.3069
JanuMarcMayJuly

FKP 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 1963.9860, compared to 1969.1236 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 5.1376 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1963.9860
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1969.1236

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was January, with a trading range of 66.2405 RWF (High: 2015.9991 / Low: 1949.7586). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 RWF (High: 1973.3252 / Low: 1973.3252).

January Spread (Volatile) ±66.2405
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 33.6631 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -33.6631

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 1969.2391) against the same month in 2025 (average: 1719.8111), the exchange rate shifted by +249.4280 (+14.50%).

2026 Avg (January) 1969.2391
2025 Avg (January) 1719.8111

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2015.9991 1949.7586 1969.2391
February 2011.2978 1961.3394 1979.3363
March 1962.7281 1928.2773 1945.6732
April 1987.4619 1921.6592 1963.8080
May 1984.4242 1967.7207 1971.7545
June 1989.4862 1934.6092 1954.1048
July 1980.9020 1942.5417 1964.9220
August 1973.3252 1973.3252 1973.3252