2026 IMP to RWF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1989.4862 RWF

YEARLY LOW

1447.2624 RWF

YEARLY AVERAGE

1685.5593 RWF

2026 IMP to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the IMP to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 17, valuing the pair at 1989.4862. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 25, dropping to 1447.2624.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 542.2237 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1456.5622 to the December average rate of 1964.6858, the exchange rate registered a net change of 34.89% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 1989.4862 was up 36.36% compared to the 2025 peak of 1458.9902, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 9,947,431 RWF

2025 Average 7,166,190 RWF

Yearly Trough Low 7,236,312 RWF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,711,118.75 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

2023.2737

1405.0429

JanuMarcMayJuly

IMP 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 1639.0383, compared to 1964.6858 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 325.6475 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1639.0383

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1964.6858

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was April, with a trading range of 530.2236 RWF (High: 1987.4619 / Low: 1457.2384). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 12.5651 RWF (High: 1459.8275 / Low: 1447.2624).

April Spread (Volatile) ±530.2236

January Spread (Stable) ±12.5651

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 17.6497 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -17.6497

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2026: 1954.1048) against the same month in 2025 (average: 1431.9337), the exchange rate shifted by +522.1711 (+36.47%).

2026 Avg (June) 1954.1048

2025 Avg (June) 1431.9337

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1459.8275	1447.2624	1456.5622
February	1470.6650	1453.0000	1457.6863
March	1467.1454	1452.2540	1459.0006
April	1987.4619	1457.2384	1535.1212
May	1984.4242	1967.7207	1971.7545
June	1989.4862	1934.6092	1954.1048
July	1980.9020	1942.5417	1964.6858