2026 KPW to RWF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.6509 RWF

YEARLY LOW

1.6081 RWF

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.6251 RWF

2026 KPW to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the KPW to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 17, valuing the pair at 1.6509. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 25, dropping to 1.6081.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0429 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.6184 to the December average rate of 1.6283, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.61% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 1.6509 was up 1.84% compared to the 2025 peak of 1.6211, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 8,255 RWF

2025 Average 7,962 RWF

Yearly Trough Low 8,040 RWF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 214.28 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

1.6334

1.6170

JanuMarcMayJuly

KPW 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 1.6234, compared to 1.6301 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0068 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.6234

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.6301

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was June, with a trading range of 0.0265 RWF (High: 1.6509 / Low: 1.6244). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0065 RWF (High: 1.6327 / Low: 1.6262).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0265

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0065

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 0.0038 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0038

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2026: 1.6298) against the same month in 2025 (average: 1.5910), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0388 (+2.44%).

2026 Avg (June) 1.6298

2025 Avg (June) 1.5910

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.6220	1.6081	1.6184
February	1.6341	1.6144	1.6197
March	1.6302	1.6136	1.6211
April	1.6323	1.6192	1.6239
May	1.6318	1.6239	1.6274
June	1.6509	1.6244	1.6298
July	1.6377	1.6257	1.6320
August	1.6327	1.6262	1.6283