2026 MWK to RWF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.8564 RWF

YEARLY LOW

0.8359 RWF

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.8434 RWF

2026 MWK to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the MWK to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 17, valuing the pair at 0.8564. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 31, dropping to 0.8359.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0205 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.8399 to the December average rate of 0.8464, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.77% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 0.8564 was up 1.61% compared to the 2025 peak of 0.8429, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 4,282 RWF

2025 Average 4,132 RWF

Yearly Trough Low 4,180 RWF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 102.38 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

0.8480

0.8392

JanuMarcMayJuly

MWK 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 0.8423, compared to 0.8468 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0046 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.8423

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.8468

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was June, with a trading range of 0.0141 RWF (High: 0.8564 / Low: 0.8423). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0007 RWF (High: 0.8466 / Low: 0.8459).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0141

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0007

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 0.0009 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0009

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2026: 0.8456) against the same month in 2025 (average: 0.8253), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0202 (+2.45%).

2026 Avg (June) 0.8456

2025 Avg (June) 0.8253

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.8414	0.8359	0.8399
February	0.8425	0.8365	0.8408
March	0.8453	0.8379	0.8414
April	0.8452	0.8405	0.8424
May	0.8461	0.8392	0.8435
June	0.8564	0.8423	0.8456
July	0.8528	0.8434	0.8473
August	0.8466	0.8459	0.8464