YEARLY HIGH
12.0617 RWF
YEARLY LOW
11.5038 RWF
YEARLY AVERAGE
11.7974 RWF

2026 ISK to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the ISK to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 28, valuing the pair at 12.0617. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 10, dropping to 11.5038.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5579 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 11.6798 to the December average rate of 11.8408, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.38% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 12.0617 was up 0.48% compared to the 2025 peak of 12.0046, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 60,308 RWF
2025 Average 56,047 RWF
Yearly Trough Low 57,519 RWF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,789.41 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

11.9325
11.6568
JanuMarcMayJuly

ISK 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 11.8055, compared to 11.7732 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0323 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 11.8055
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 11.7732

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was January, with a trading range of 0.5579 RWF (High: 12.0617 / Low: 11.5038). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 RWF (High: 11.8408 / Low: 11.8408).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.5579
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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.1950 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1950

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 11.6798) against the same month in 2025 (average: 9.9226), the exchange rate shifted by +1.7572 (+17.71%).

2026 Avg (January) 11.6798
2025 Avg (January) 9.9226

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 12.0617 11.5038 11.6798
February 12.0247 11.8226 11.9089
March 12.0238 11.5519 11.7140
April 12.0393 11.6161 11.8870
May 11.9245 11.8941 11.9096
June 11.9287 11.5725 11.7338
July 11.8366 11.6091 11.7056
August 11.8408 11.8408 11.8408