2026 GEL to RWF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

562.8674 RWF

YEARLY LOW

532.9372 RWF

YEARLY AVERAGE

548.4943 RWF

2026 GEL to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the GEL to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 4, valuing the pair at 562.8674. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 8, dropping to 532.9372.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 29.9302 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 540.9374 to the December average rate of 560.4247, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.60% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 562.8674 was up 3.75% compared to the 2025 peak of 542.5165, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,814,337 RWF

2025 Average 2,617,843 RWF

Yearly Trough Low 2,664,686 RWF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 149,650.95 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

562.5973

536.5259

JanuMarcMayJuly

GEL 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 544.8590, compared to 559.4001 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 14.5411 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 544.8590

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 559.4001

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was March, with a trading range of 14.0656 RWF (High: 547.0029 / Low: 532.9372). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 4.2341 RWF (High: 562.8674 / Low: 558.6333).

March Spread (Volatile) ±14.0656

August Spread (Stable) ±4.2341

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 4.6794 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -4.6794

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2026: 560.4247) against the same month in 2025 (average: 535.7017), the exchange rate shifted by +24.7230 (+4.62%).

2026 Avg (August) 560.4247

2025 Avg (August) 535.7017

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	543.8433	537.1534	540.9374
February	547.1539	539.1466	543.3779
March	547.0029	532.9372	538.6985
April	547.8372	541.1111	543.5950
May	551.9436	545.3358	549.3436
June	561.7514	548.9076	553.2017
July	561.6721	553.8752	558.3756
August	562.8674	558.6333	560.4247