YEARLY HIGH
269.0348 RWF
YEARLY LOW
227.2819 RWF
YEARLY AVERAGE
233.2050 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 229.8057, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.31% (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
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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: JanтАУJun) was 234.4193, compared to 229.5618 in the second half (H2: JulтАУDec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (JanтАУJun) by a margin of 4.8575 points.

H1 Avg (JanтАУJun) 234.4193
H2 Avg (JulтАУDec) 229.5618

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, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.9803 RWF (High: 231.1378 / Low: 230.1575).

January Spread (Volatile) ┬▒39.8440
May Spread (Stable) ┬▒0.9803

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

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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 230.4965 229.4339 229.8057