YEARLY HIGH
139.0507 RWF
YEARLY LOW
123.8238 RWF
YEARLY AVERAGE
131.6690 RWF

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.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 695,253 RWF
2025 Average 582,304 RWF
Yearly Trough Low 619,119 RWF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 76,134.29 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

136.8522
124.5494
JanuMarcMayJuly

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)

Seasonal

The 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.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 133.3518
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 126.6204

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The 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).

June Spread (Volatile) ±13.0992
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0046

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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 6.8975 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -6.8975

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing 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%).

2026 Avg (January) 135.2806
2025 Avg (January) 93.2367

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