YEARLY HIGH
0.0684 RWF
YEARLY LOW
0.0645 RWF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0666 RWF

2026 LAK to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the LAK to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 9, valuing the pair at 0.0684. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 28, dropping to 0.0645.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0038 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0675 to the December average rate of 0.0649, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.87% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 0.0684 was up 1.37% compared to the 2025 peak of 0.0674, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 342 RWF
2025 Average 331 RWF
Yearly Trough Low 323 RWF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 19.21 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

0.0683
0.0645
JanuMarcMayJuly

LAK 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 0.0672, compared to 0.0650 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0022 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0672
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0650

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was June, with a trading range of 0.0020 RWF (High: 0.0674 / Low: 0.0654). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 RWF (High: 0.0649 / Low: 0.0648).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0020
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0015 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0015

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2026: 0.0679) against the same month in 2025 (average: 0.0656), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0022 (+3.43%).

2026 Avg (March) 0.0679
2025 Avg (March) 0.0656

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0678 0.0673 0.0675
February 0.0683 0.0676 0.0680
March 0.0684 0.0664 0.0679
April 0.0669 0.0662 0.0664
May 0.0670 0.0665 0.0668
June 0.0674 0.0654 0.0666
July 0.0655 0.0645 0.0651
August 0.0649 0.0648 0.0649