YEARLY HIGH
184.0490 RWF
YEARLY LOW
180.2585 RWF
YEARLY AVERAGE
181.4040 RWF

2026 MOP to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the MOP to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 17, valuing the pair at 184.0490. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 21, dropping to 180.2585.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.7905 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 181.4105 to the December average rate of 181.8724, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.25% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 184.0490 was up 1.15% compared to the 2025 peak of 181.9615, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 920,245 RWF
2025 Average 892,627 RWF
Yearly Trough Low 901,292 RWF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 18,952.40 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

181.9532
180.9832
JanuMarcMayJuly

MOP 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 181.3260, compared to 181.8724 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.5464 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 181.3260
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 181.8724

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was June, with a trading range of 2.9027 RWF (High: 184.0490 / Low: 181.1463). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.6717 RWF (High: 181.5453 / Low: 180.8735).

June Spread (Volatile) ±2.9027
April Spread (Stable) ±0.6717

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.2528 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2528

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2026: 181.6841) against the same month in 2025 (average: 177.1536), the exchange rate shifted by +4.5306 (+2.56%).

2026 Avg (June) 181.6841
2025 Avg (June) 177.1536

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 181.7178 180.5344 181.4105
February 181.4340 180.5024 181.1577
March 181.7331 180.2585 181.0640
April 181.5453 180.8735 181.1524
May 181.9265 181.0838 181.4870
June 184.0490 181.1463 181.6841
July 182.3947 181.0419 181.8724