2026 GMD to RWF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

20.3539 RWF

YEARLY LOW

19.6579 RWF

YEARLY AVERAGE

19.9332 RWF

2026 GMD to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the GMD to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 17, valuing the pair at 20.3539. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 19.6579.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.6960 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 19.8221 to the December average rate of 19.7786, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.22% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 20.3539 was down 0.97% compared to the 2025 peak of 20.5535, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 101,769 RWF

2025 Average 99,286 RWF

Yearly Trough Low 98,290 RWF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,479.83 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

20.1485

19.7450

JanuMarcMayJuly

GMD 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 19.9516, compared to 19.8778 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0738 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 19.9516

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 19.8778

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was February, with a trading range of 0.4554 RWF (High: 20.1461 / Low: 19.6907). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 RWF (High: 19.7786 / Low: 19.7786).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.4554

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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.1984 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1984

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2026: 20.1085) against the same month in 2025 (average: 20.0784), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0301 (+0.15%).

2026 Avg (June) 20.1085

2025 Avg (June) 20.0784

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	19.9768	19.6579	19.8221
February	20.1461	19.6907	19.8990
March	20.1115	19.7162	19.8747
April	20.1238	19.6924	19.8905
May	20.1761	20.0205	20.1149
June	20.3539	19.9147	20.1085
July	20.2041	19.7973	19.9771
August	19.7786	19.7786	19.7786