2026 PYG to RWF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.2463 RWF

YEARLY LOW

0.2132 RWF

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.2328 RWF

2026 PYG to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the PYG to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 31, valuing the pair at 0.2463. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 16, dropping to 0.2132.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0331 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2178 to the December average rate of 0.2462, the exchange rate registered a net change of 13.03% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 0.2463 was up 10.97% compared to the 2025 peak of 0.2219, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,231 RWF

2025 Average 951 RWF

Yearly Trough Low 1,066 RWF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 165.54 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

0.2490

0.2150

JanuMarcMayJuly

PYG 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 0.2290, compared to 0.2443 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0153 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2290

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2443

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was February, with a trading range of 0.0090 RWF (High: 0.2268 / Low: 0.2178). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 RWF (High: 0.2462 / Low: 0.2462).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0090

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0006 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0006

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2026: 0.2424) against the same month in 2025 (average: 0.1864), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0560 (+30.02%).

2026 Avg (July) 0.2424

2025 Avg (July) 0.1864

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.2219	0.2132	0.2178
February	0.2268	0.2178	0.2227
March	0.2272	0.2228	0.2246
April	0.2336	0.2250	0.2283
May	0.2431	0.2345	0.2406
June	0.2436	0.2373	0.2400
July	0.2463	0.2408	0.2424
August	0.2462	0.2462	0.2462