YEARLY HIGH
92.4712 RWF
YEARLY LOW
85.0419 RWF
YEARLY AVERAGE
89.1482 RWF

2026 NAD to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the NAD to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 29, valuing the pair at 92.4712. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 28, dropping to 85.0419.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 7.4292 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 89.2921 to the December average rate of 88.7793, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.57% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 92.4712 was up 5.06% compared to the 2025 peak of 88.0203, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 462,356 RWF
2025 Average 401,317 RWF
Yearly Trough Low 425,210 RWF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 37,146.09 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

91.4549
86.8877
JanuMarcMayJuly

NAD 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 89.1716, compared to 89.0779 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0938 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 89.1716
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 89.0779

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was March, with a trading range of 6.7107 RWF (High: 91.7526 / Low: 85.0419). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1072 RWF (High: 88.8459 / Low: 88.7387).

March Spread (Volatile) ±6.7107
August Spread (Stable) ±0.1072

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 3.8060 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -3.8060

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 89.2921) against the same month in 2025 (average: 74.3198), the exchange rate shifted by +14.9723 (+20.15%).

2026 Avg (January) 89.2921
2025 Avg (January) 74.3198

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 92.4712 87.7946 89.2921
February 91.8971 90.2003 91.0743
March 91.7526 85.0419 87.2683
April 89.4399 85.9489 88.2397
May 90.0457 87.7251 89.5257
June 91.7344 88.5173 89.6297
July 90.2871 87.4404 89.3764
August 88.8459 88.7387 88.7793