2026 KGS to RWF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

16.9907 RWF

YEARLY LOW

16.5497 RWF

YEARLY AVERAGE

16.7260 RWF

2026 KGS to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the KGS to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 17, valuing the pair at 16.9907. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 25, dropping to 16.5497.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4410 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 16.6564 to the December average rate of 16.7662, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.66% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 16.9907 was up 1.69% compared to the 2025 peak of 16.7085, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 84,953 RWF

2025 Average 82,033 RWF

Yearly Trough Low 82,748 RWF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,204.88 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

16.8101

16.6424

JanuMarcMayJuly

KGS 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 16.7076, compared to 16.7812 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0736 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 16.7076

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 16.7812

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was June, with a trading range of 0.2726 RWF (High: 16.9907 / Low: 16.7181). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0665 RWF (High: 16.8032 / Low: 16.7366).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.2726

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0665

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0299 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0299

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2026: 16.7735) against the same month in 2025 (average: 16.3793), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3942 (+2.41%).

2026 Avg (June) 16.7735

2025 Avg (June) 16.3793

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	16.6933	16.5497	16.6564
February	16.8172	16.6152	16.6688
March	16.7770	16.6067	16.6839
April	16.8023	16.6637	16.7135
May	16.7939	16.7180	16.7493
June	16.9907	16.7181	16.7735
July	16.8544	16.7311	16.7961
August	16.8032	16.7366	16.7662