2026 PGK to RWF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

344.8037 RWF

YEARLY LOW

328.9136 RWF

YEARLY AVERAGE

336.8076 RWF

2026 PGK to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the PGK to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 22, valuing the pair at 344.8037. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 24, dropping to 328.9136.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 15.8900 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 340.5732 to the December average rate of 331.8871, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.55% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 344.8037 was down 3.03% compared to the 2025 peak of 355.5851, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,724,018 RWF

2025 Average 1,730,046 RWF

Yearly Trough Low 1,644,568 RWF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 79,450.22 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

341.4418

331.0185

JanuMarcMayJuly

PGK 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 337.6277, compared to 331.8871 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 5.7406 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 337.6277

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 331.8871

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was January, with a trading range of 9.0757 RWF (High: 344.8037 / Low: 335.7280). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.0326 RWF (High: 336.8535 / Low: 335.8209).

January Spread (Volatile) ±9.0757

May Spread (Stable) ±1.0326

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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 2.7936 points.

Longest Streak 0 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -2.7936

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 340.5732) against the same month in 2025 (average: 345.6082), the exchange rate shifted by -5.0350 (-1.46%).

2026 Avg (January) 340.5732

2025 Avg (January) 345.6082

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	344.8037	335.7280	340.5732
February	341.4788	334.7580	339.1275
March	343.3426	334.3642	338.1918
April	339.2152	332.9781	336.9509
May	336.8535	335.8209	336.2420
June	338.9001	331.4659	334.6807
July	334.9334	328.9136	331.8871