YEARLY HIGH
0.7076 RWF
YEARLY LOW
0.6892 RWF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.6965 RWF

2026 MMK to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the MMK to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 17, valuing the pair at 0.7076. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 25, dropping to 0.6892.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0184 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6936 to the December average rate of 0.6979, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.62% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 0.7076 was up 1.82% compared to the 2025 peak of 0.6949, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,538 RWF
2025 Average 3,415 RWF
Yearly Trough Low 3,446 RWF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 91.99 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

0.7001
0.6931
JanuMarcMayJuly

MMK 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 0.6958, compared to 0.6987 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0029 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.6958
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6987

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was June, with a trading range of 0.0114 RWF (High: 0.7076 / Low: 0.6963). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0028 RWF (High: 0.6998 / Low: 0.6971).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0114
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0028

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 0.0016 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0016

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2026: 0.6986) against the same month in 2025 (average: 0.6825), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0160 (+2.35%).

2026 Avg (June) 0.6986
2025 Avg (June) 0.6825

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.6952 0.6892 0.6936
February 0.7004 0.6919 0.6942
March 0.6987 0.6916 0.6948
April 0.6996 0.6940 0.6960
May 0.6994 0.6960 0.6975
June 0.7076 0.6963 0.6986
July 0.7019 0.6968 0.6995
August 0.6998 0.6971 0.6979