2026 JPY to RWF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

9.5514 RWF

YEARLY LOW

8.9461 RWF

YEARLY AVERAGE

9.2048 RWF

2026 JPY to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the JPY to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 14, valuing the pair at 9.5514. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 28, dropping to 8.9461.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.6053 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 9.2944 to the December average rate of 9.0368, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.77% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 9.5514 was down 5.57% compared to the 2025 peak of 10.1145, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 500,000 JPY based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 4,775,701 RWF

2025 Average 4,793,175 RWF

Yearly Trough Low 4,473,043 RWF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 302,657.79 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

9.4364

9.0004

JanuMarcMayJuly

JPY 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 9.2328, compared to 9.0368 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1960 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 9.2328

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 9.0368

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was January, with a trading range of 0.3826 RWF (High: 9.5417 / Low: 9.1591). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1056 RWF (High: 9.2261 / Low: 9.1204).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.3826

April Spread (Stable) ±0.1056

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 0.2117 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2117

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2026: 9.4001) against the same month in 2025 (average: 9.2772), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1229 (+1.32%).

2026 Avg (February) 9.4001

2025 Avg (February) 9.2772

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	9.5417	9.1591	9.2944
February	9.5514	9.2507	9.4001
March	9.3088	9.0809	9.1884
April	9.2261	9.1204	9.1759
May	9.3144	9.1799	9.2144
June	9.2665	9.0327	9.1232
July	9.0863	8.9461	9.0368