YEARLY HIGH
32.3721 RWF
YEARLY LOW
30.4562 RWF
YEARLY AVERAGE
31.2464 RWF

2026 MUR to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the MUR to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 1, valuing the pair at 32.3721. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 25, dropping to 30.4562.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.9159 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 31.5903 to the December average rate of 31.1158, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.50% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 32.3721 was down 1.80% compared to the 2025 peak of 32.9660, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 161,861 RWF
2025 Average 156,562 RWF
Yearly Trough Low 152,281 RWF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 9,579.57 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

31.7375
30.7524
JanuMarcMayJuly

MUR 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 31.2682, compared to 31.1158 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1523 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 31.2682
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 31.1158

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was March, with a trading range of 1.4227 RWF (High: 31.9570 / Low: 30.5343). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2019 RWF (High: 31.0759 / Low: 30.8740).

March Spread (Volatile) ±1.4227
May Spread (Stable) ±0.2019

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2026. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.4234 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4234

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2026: 31.6554) against the same month in 2025 (average: 30.1963), the exchange rate shifted by +1.4590 (+4.83%).

2026 Avg (February) 31.6554
2025 Avg (February) 30.1963

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 32.3410 31.2163 31.5903
February 32.3721 31.3442 31.6554
March 31.9570 30.5343 31.2320
April 31.6977 31.0381 31.3512
May 31.0759 30.8740 30.9457
June 31.5129 30.4562 30.8345
July 31.2398 30.8591 31.1158