2026 GNF to RWF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.1695 RWF

YEARLY LOW

0.1656 RWF

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.1668 RWF

2026 GNF to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the GNF to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 17, valuing the pair at 0.1695. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 5, dropping to 0.1656.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0038 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1665 to the December average rate of 0.1675, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.61% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 0.1695 was up 0.65% compared to the 2025 peak of 0.1684, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 847 RWF

2025 Average 827 RWF

Yearly Trough Low 828 RWF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 19.23 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

0.1676

0.1661

JanuMarcMayJuly

GNF 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 0.1666, compared to 0.1675 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0008 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1666

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1675

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was June, with a trading range of 0.0028 RWF (High: 0.1695 / Low: 0.1667). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0007 RWF (High: 0.1666 / Low: 0.1659).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0028

January Spread (Stable) ±0.0007

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and July, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0002 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0002

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2026: 0.1673) against the same month in 2025 (average: 0.1654), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0020 (+1.18%).

2026 Avg (June) 0.1673

2025 Avg (June) 0.1654

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.1666	0.1659	0.1665
February	0.1666	0.1656	0.1662
March	0.1669	0.1658	0.1664
April	0.1670	0.1660	0.1665
May	0.1674	0.1666	0.1669
June	0.1695	0.1667	0.1673
July	0.1681	0.1667	0.1675