YEARLY HIGH
1485.8324 RWF
YEARLY LOW
1447.2624 RWF
YEARLY AVERAGE
1462.3341 RWF

2026 MRO to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the MRO to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 17, valuing the pair at 1485.8324. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 25, dropping to 1447.2624.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 38.5699 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1456.5622 to the December average rate of 1463.6192, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.48% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 1485.8324 was up 1.84% compared to the 2025 peak of 1458.9902, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 7,429,162 RWF
2025 Average 7,166,190 RWF
Yearly Trough Low 7,236,312 RWF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 192,849.62 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

1470.0434
1455.3366
JanuMarcMayJuly

MRO 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 1461.0393, compared to 1466.2185 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 5.1792 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1461.0393
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1466.2185

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was June, with a trading range of 23.8372 RWF (High: 1485.8324 / Low: 1461.9951). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 RWF (High: 1463.6192 / Low: 1463.6192).

June Spread (Volatile) ±23.8372
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

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 5.1986 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -5.1986

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2026: 1466.8413) against the same month in 2025 (average: 1431.9337), the exchange rate shifted by +34.9077 (+2.44%).

2026 Avg (June) 1466.8413
2025 Avg (June) 1431.9337

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1459.8275 1447.2624 1456.5622
February 1470.6650 1453.0000 1457.6863
March 1467.1454 1452.2540 1459.0006
April 1469.0355 1457.2384 1461.5006
May 1468.6300 1461.5000 1464.6451
June 1485.8324 1461.9951 1466.8413
July 1473.9111 1463.1341 1468.8179
August 1463.6192 1463.6192 1463.6192