2026 NGN to RWF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.0932 RWF

YEARLY LOW

1.0079 RWF

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.0647 RWF

2026 NGN to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the NGN to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 17, valuing the pair at 1.0932. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 1.0079.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0853 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0259 to the December average rate of 1.0749, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.77% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 1.0932 was up 8.09% compared to the 2025 peak of 1.0114, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 1,000,000 NGN based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 1,093,234 RWF

2025 Average 942,652 RWF

Yearly Trough Low 1,007,924 RWF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 85,310.50 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

1.0798

1.0210

JanuMarcMayJuly

NGN 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 1.0622, compared to 1.0723 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0101 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0622

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.0723

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was January, with a trading range of 0.0430 RWF (High: 1.0510 / Low: 1.0079). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0036 RWF (High: 1.0764 / Low: 1.0728).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0430

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0036

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 0.0146 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0146

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2026: 1.0741) against the same month in 2025 (average: 0.9224), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1517 (+16.45%).

2026 Avg (June) 1.0741

2025 Avg (June) 0.9224

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.0510	1.0079	1.0259
February	1.0874	1.0481	1.0738
March	1.0781	1.0457	1.0592
April	1.0888	1.0563	1.0735
May	1.0689	1.0622	1.0666
June	1.0932	1.0620	1.0741
July	1.0817	1.0632	1.0697
August	1.0764	1.0728	1.0749