2026 GHS to RWF Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2026.
2026 GHS to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026
During 2026, the GHS to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 4, valuing the pair at 139.0507. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 7, dropping to 123.8238.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 15.2269 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 135.2806 to the December average rate of 125.5746, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.17% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 139.0507 was down 0.95% compared to the 2025 peak of 140.3894, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 GHS based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.
GHS to RWF Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 133.3518, compared to 126.6204 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 6.7314 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2026 was June, with a trading range of 13.0992 RWF (High: 136.9230 / Low: 123.8238). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0046 RWF (High: 125.5767 / Low: 125.5721).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsNo sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2026. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 6.8975 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 135.2806) against the same month in 2025 (average: 93.2367), the exchange rate shifted by +42.0439 (+45.09%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 139.0507 | 132.6633 | 135.2806 |
| February | 137.0541 | 132.0926 | 133.3771 |
| March | 136.9345 | 132.8960 | 134.3676 |
| April | 132.8312 | 131.4161 | 132.3293 |
| May | 137.2077 | 130.4911 | 135.8270 |
| June | 136.9230 | 123.8238 | 128.9294 |
| July | 129.4380 | 125.6295 | 127.6662 |
| August | 125.5767 | 125.5721 | 125.5746 |