YEARLY HIGH
96.1082 RWF
YEARLY LOW
93.6739 RWF
YEARLY AVERAGE
94.6633 RWF

2026 MVR to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the MVR to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 17, valuing the pair at 96.1082. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 25, dropping to 93.6739.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.4342 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 94.2424 to the December average rate of 94.6714, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.46% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 96.1082 was up 0.79% compared to the 2025 peak of 95.3588, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 480,541 RWF
2025 Average 465,425 RWF
Yearly Trough Low 468,370 RWF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 12,171.15 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

95.1131
94.1633
JanuMarcMayJuly

MVR 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 94.6004, compared to 94.8519 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2516 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 94.6004
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 94.8519

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was June, with a trading range of 1.4156 RWF (High: 96.1082 / Low: 94.6926). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 RWF (High: 94.6714 / Low: 94.6714).

June Spread (Volatile) ±1.4156
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.3612 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3612

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2026: 94.9649) against the same month in 2025 (average: 92.9098), the exchange rate shifted by +2.0552 (+2.21%).

2026 Avg (June) 94.9649
2025 Avg (June) 92.9098

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 94.4261 93.6739 94.2424
February 95.1271 94.0453 94.3990
March 94.8994 93.9362 94.4002
April 95.0294 94.2586 94.5616
May 95.3475 94.5649 95.0340
June 96.1082 94.6926 94.9649
July 95.3962 94.6400 95.0325
August 94.6714 94.6714 94.6714