2026 LYD to RWF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

269.0348 RWF

YEARLY LOW

227.2819 RWF

YEARLY AVERAGE

233.1602 RWF

2026 LYD to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the LYD to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 269.0348. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 21, dropping to 227.2819.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 41.7529 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 256.2171 to the December average rate of 229.4475, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.45% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 269.0348 was down 10.63% compared to the 2025 peak of 301.0504, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,345,174 RWF

2025 Average 1,356,297 RWF

Yearly Trough Low 1,136,410 RWF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 208,764.38 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

258.9479

226.1779

JanuMarcMayJuly

LYD 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 234.4193, compared to 229.3828 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 5.0366 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 234.4193

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 229.3828

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was January, with a trading range of 39.8440 RWF (High: 269.0348 / Low: 229.1908). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 RWF (High: 229.4475 / Low: 229.4475).

January Spread (Volatile) ±39.8440

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 25.3449 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -25.3449

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 256.2171) against the same month in 2025 (average: 282.4648), the exchange rate shifted by -26.2477 (-9.29%).

2026 Avg (January) 256.2171

2025 Avg (January) 282.4648

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	269.0348	229.1908	256.2171
February	232.5153	229.4727	230.8722
March	231.2340	227.2819	228.9087
April	231.2104	228.3848	230.0903
May	231.1378	230.1575	230.6324
June	233.3191	228.1566	229.7952
July	230.6517	228.2145	229.3180
August	229.4475	229.4475	229.4475