2026 INR to RWF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

16.2142 RWF

YEARLY LOW

15.2064 RWF

YEARLY AVERAGE

15.6225 RWF

2026 INR to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the INR to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 7, valuing the pair at 16.2142. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 23, dropping to 15.2064.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.0077 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 16.0433 to the December average rate of 15.3903, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.07% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 16.2142 was down 5.25% compared to the 2025 peak of 17.1128, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 250,000 INR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 4,053,540 RWF

2025 Average 4,111,865 RWF

Yearly Trough Low 3,801,607 RWF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 251,933.42 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

16.1374

15.2475

JanuMarcMayJuly

INR 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 15.7114, compared to 15.3560 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.3554 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 15.7114

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 15.3560

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was March, with a trading range of 0.6546 RWF (High: 16.0113 / Low: 15.3567). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0944 RWF (High: 15.4360 / Low: 15.3415).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.6546

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0944

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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.3681 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3681

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 16.0433) against the same month in 2025 (average: 16.1474), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1041 (-0.64%).

2026 Avg (January) 16.0433

2025 Avg (January) 16.1474

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	16.2142	15.7925	16.0433
February	16.1343	15.9858	16.0633
March	16.0113	15.3567	15.6952
April	15.8448	15.3823	15.6517
May	15.3987	15.2897	15.3596
June	15.7201	15.2715	15.4551
July	15.4250	15.2064	15.3217
August	15.4360	15.3415	15.3903