2026 ILS to RWF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

523.0322 RWF

YEARLY LOW

456.0062 RWF

YEARLY AVERAGE

482.7138 RWF

2026 ILS to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the ILS to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 1, valuing the pair at 523.0322. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 456.0062.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 67.0259 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 463.2539 to the December average rate of 477.8447, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.15% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 523.0322 was up 14.19% compared to the 2025 peak of 458.0277, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,615,161 RWF

2025 Average 2,082,268 RWF

Yearly Trough Low 2,280,031 RWF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 335,129.66 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

522.1226

457.9022

JanuMarcMayJuly

ILS 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 483.1681, compared to 481.3509 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.8172 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 483.1681

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 481.3509

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was June, with a trading range of 34.7443 RWF (High: 523.0322 / Low: 488.2879). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 RWF (High: 477.8447 / Low: 477.8447).

June Spread (Volatile) ±34.7443

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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 17.5901 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -17.5901

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2026: 499.1808) against the same month in 2025 (average: 411.2896), the exchange rate shifted by +87.8912 (+21.37%).

2026 Avg (June) 499.1808

2025 Avg (June) 411.2896

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	471.4464	456.0062	463.2539
February	476.0673	464.3612	469.7979
March	475.0892	462.4742	468.2007
April	495.7335	464.2812	481.8045
May	522.0684	496.4756	516.7709
June	523.0322	488.2879	499.1808
July	491.3572	477.4629	484.8571
August	477.8447	477.8447	477.8447