2026 LKR to RWF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

4.7243 RWF

YEARLY LOW

4.3424 RWF

YEARLY AVERAGE

4.5386 RWF

2026 LKR to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the LKR to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 28, valuing the pair at 4.7243. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 5, dropping to 4.3424.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3820 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.7060 to the December average rate of 4.3731, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.07% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 4.7243 was down 3.87% compared to the 2025 peak of 4.9147, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 23,622 RWF

2025 Average 23,829 RWF

Yearly Trough Low 21,712 RWF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,909.89 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

4.7487

4.3390

JanuMarcMayJuly

LKR 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 4.5934, compared to 4.3741 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2193 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.5934

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.3741

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was May, with a trading range of 0.1522 RWF (High: 4.5719 / Low: 4.4196). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0004 RWF (High: 4.3733 / Low: 4.3729).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.1522

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0004

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.1629 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1629

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2026: 4.7146) against the same month in 2025 (average: 4.7418), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0272 (-0.57%).

2026 Avg (February) 4.7146

2025 Avg (February) 4.7418

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	4.7157	4.6913	4.7060
February	4.7243	4.6939	4.7146
March	4.7226	4.6297	4.6778
April	4.6413	4.5807	4.6224
May	4.5719	4.4196	4.4594
June	4.4472	4.3424	4.3804
July	4.3856	4.3488	4.3752
August	4.3733	4.3729	4.3731