YEARLY HIGH
0.0349 RWF
YEARLY LOW
0.0011 RWF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0096 RWF

2026 IRR to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the IRR to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 1, valuing the pair at 0.0349. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 3, dropping to 0.0011.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0339 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0346 to the December average rate of 0.0011, the exchange rate registered a net change of -96.92% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 0.0349 was up 0.74% compared to the 2025 peak of 0.0347, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 175 RWF
2025 Average 170 RWF
Yearly Trough Low 5 RWF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 169.41 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

0.0380
-0.0023
JanuMarcMayJuly

IRR 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 0.0125, compared to 0.0011 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0114 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0125
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0011

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was March, with a trading range of 0.0335 RWF (High: 0.0346 / Low: 0.0011). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 RWF (High: 0.0011 / Low: 0.0011).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0335
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

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 0.0324 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0324

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2026: 0.0346) against the same month in 2025 (average: 0.0334), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0012 (+3.64%).

2026 Avg (February) 0.0346
2025 Avg (February) 0.0334

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0347 0.0344 0.0346
February 0.0349 0.0345 0.0346
March 0.0346 0.0011 0.0022
April 0.0011 0.0011 0.0011
May 0.0011 0.0011 0.0011
June 0.0011 0.0011 0.0011
July 0.0011 0.0011 0.0011
August 0.0011 0.0011 0.0011