2026 NPR to RWF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

10.1289 RWF

YEARLY LOW

9.5219 RWF

YEARLY AVERAGE

9.7710 RWF

2026 NPR to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the NPR to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 8, valuing the pair at 10.1289. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 23, dropping to 9.5219.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.6071 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 10.0309 to the December average rate of 9.6244, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.05% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 10.1289 was down 4.87% compared to the 2025 peak of 10.6471, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 50,645 RWF

2025 Average 51,439 RWF

Yearly Trough Low 47,609 RWF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,035.26 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

10.0888

9.5338

JanuMarcMayJuly

NPR 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 9.8261, compared to 9.6059 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2202 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 9.8261

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 9.6059

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was March, with a trading range of 0.4389 RWF (High: 10.0317 / Low: 9.5928). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 RWF (High: 9.6244 / Low: 9.6244).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.4389

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.2139 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2139

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 10.0309) against the same month in 2025 (average: 10.0939), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0631 (-0.62%).

2026 Avg (January) 10.0309

2025 Avg (January) 10.0939

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	10.1289	9.8063	10.0309
February	10.0959	9.9301	10.0426
March	10.0317	9.5928	9.8363
April	9.9041	9.6490	9.7939
May	9.6276	9.5590	9.5801
June	9.8235	9.5510	9.6727
July	9.6871	9.5219	9.5874
August	9.6244	9.6244	9.6244