2026 KES to RWF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

11.4760 RWF

YEARLY LOW

11.2188 RWF

YEARLY AVERAGE

11.3148 RWF

2026 KES to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the KES to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 17, valuing the pair at 11.4760. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 7, dropping to 11.2188.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2572 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 11.2937 to the December average rate of 11.3432, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.44% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 11.4760 was up 1.58% compared to the 2025 peak of 11.2980, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 57,380 RWF

2025 Average 55,434 RWF

Yearly Trough Low 56,094 RWF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,285.82 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

11.3643

11.2659

JanuMarcMayJuly

KES 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 11.3032, compared to 11.3496 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0464 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 11.3032

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 11.3496

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was June, with a trading range of 0.1799 RWF (High: 11.4760 / Low: 11.2961). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0356 RWF (High: 11.3369 / Low: 11.3013).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.1799

May Spread (Stable) ±0.0356

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and July, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0349 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0349

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2026: 11.3326) against the same month in 2025 (average: 11.0704), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2622 (+2.37%).

2026 Avg (June) 11.3326

2025 Avg (June) 11.0704

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	11.3153	11.2558	11.2937
February	11.3304	11.2619	11.3090
March	11.3215	11.2195	11.2741
April	11.3474	11.2188	11.2916
May	11.3369	11.3013	11.3181
June	11.4760	11.2961	11.3326
July	11.3995	11.3092	11.3561
August	11.3609	11.3196	11.3432