YEARLY HIGH
158.4469 RWF
YEARLY LOW
144.1079 RWF
YEARLY AVERAGE
152.5707 RWF

2026 NOK to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the NOK to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 1, valuing the pair at 158.4469. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 10, dropping to 144.1079.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 14.3390 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 146.4890 to the December average rate of 154.2231, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.28% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 158.4469 was up 6.98% compared to the 2025 peak of 148.1066, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 792,234 RWF
2025 Average 691,331 RWF
Yearly Trough Low 720,540 RWF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 71,694.86 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

159.2155
145.3320
JanuMarcMayJuly

NOK 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 152.5056, compared to 152.7659 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2603 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 152.5056
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 152.7659

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was June, with a trading range of 10.8473 RWF (High: 158.4469 / Low: 147.5996). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.7239 RWF (High: 154.5353 / Low: 153.8114).

June Spread (Volatile) ±10.8473
August Spread (Stable) ±0.7239

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 5.1875 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -5.1875

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2026: 152.8711) against the same month in 2025 (average: 142.4119), the exchange rate shifted by +10.4592 (+7.34%).

2026 Avg (June) 152.8711
2025 Avg (June) 142.4119

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 152.9361 144.1079 146.4890
February 153.6392 148.1491 152.2318
March 153.5701 149.3310 151.1140
April 157.9768 148.9947 154.2691
May 158.3706 157.3558 158.0586
June 158.4469 147.5996 152.8711
July 153.8693 147.6441 151.3087
August 154.5353 153.8114 154.2231