2026 NZD to RWF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

886.3169 RWF

YEARLY LOW

827.3534 RWF

YEARLY AVERAGE

857.2621 RWF

2026 NZD to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the NZD to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 29, valuing the pair at 886.3169. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 26, dropping to 827.3534.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 58.9635 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 850.4912 to the December average rate of 861.4161, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.28% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 886.3169 was up 1.22% compared to the 2025 peak of 875.6633, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 4,431,585 RWF

2025 Average 4,170,752 RWF

Yearly Trough Low 4,136,767 RWF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 294,817.51 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

878.6179

844.1555

JanuMarcMayJuly

NZD 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 858.0412, compared to 854.9248 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 3.1163 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 858.0412

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 854.9248

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was January, with a trading range of 52.1657 RWF (High: 886.3169 / Low: 834.1512). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.7755 RWF (High: 863.9442 / Low: 860.1687).

January Spread (Volatile) ±52.1657

August Spread (Stable) ±3.7755

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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 23.6531 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -23.6531

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 850.4912) against the same month in 2025 (average: 783.6429), the exchange rate shifted by +66.8483 (+8.53%).

2026 Avg (January) 850.4912

2025 Avg (January) 783.6429

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	886.3169	834.1512	850.4912
February	883.6506	862.7913	875.7460
March	868.5607	834.1800	852.0930
April	867.8650	828.5639	852.7543
May	875.7807	861.9558	870.1351
June	874.4926	827.3534	847.0274
July	860.6478	831.3076	848.4336
August	863.9442	860.1687	861.4161