2026 KMF to RWF Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2026.
2026 KMF to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026
During 2026, the KMF to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 1, valuing the pair at 3.5438. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 26, dropping to 3.3769.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1669 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.4659 to the December average rate of 3.4237, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.22% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 3.5438 was up 1.53% compared to the 2025 peak of 3.4904, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 KMF based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.
KMF to RWF Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 3.4579, compared to 3.4136 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0443 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2026 was June, with a trading range of 0.1192 RWF (High: 3.4961 / Low: 3.3769). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 RWF (High: 3.4237 / Low: 3.4237).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsNo 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 0.0707 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2026: 3.4956) against the same month in 2025 (average: 2.9744), the exchange rate shifted by +0.5212 (+17.52%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 3.5408 | 3.4306 | 3.4659 |
| February | 3.5438 | 3.4678 | 3.4956 |
| March | 3.4966 | 3.3855 | 3.4249 |
| April | 3.5103 | 3.4095 | 3.4663 |
| May | 3.4756 | 3.4610 | 3.4651 |
| June | 3.4961 | 3.3769 | 3.4294 |
| July | 3.4318 | 3.3834 | 3.4035 |
| August | 3.4237 | 3.4237 | 3.4237 |