2026 QAR to RWF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

407.5875 RWF

YEARLY LOW

397.8978 RWF

YEARLY AVERAGE

401.3440 RWF

2026 QAR to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the QAR to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 17, valuing the pair at 407.5875. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 21, dropping to 397.8978.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 9.6897 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 400.0458 to the December average rate of 401.5952, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.39% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 407.5875 was up 1.55% compared to the 2025 peak of 401.3540, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,037,937 RWF

2025 Average 1,967,155 RWF

Yearly Trough Low 1,989,489 RWF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 48,448.44 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

403.1323

399.7652

JanuMarcMayJuly

QAR 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 401.0508, compared to 402.2234 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.1726 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 401.0508

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 402.2234

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was June, with a trading range of 7.0623 RWF (High: 407.5875 / Low: 400.5252). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0404 RWF (High: 401.6204 / Low: 401.5800).

June Spread (Volatile) ±7.0623

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0404

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 1.2566 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -1.2566

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2026: 402.3548) against the same month in 2025 (average: 393.0531), the exchange rate shifted by +9.3017 (+2.37%).

2026 Avg (June) 402.3548

2025 Avg (June) 393.0531

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	403.0943	398.7861	400.0458
February	402.4121	399.0278	400.3832
March	402.7368	397.8978	400.5203
April	401.7775	400.3162	400.8547
May	403.1359	401.1253	402.1462
June	407.5875	400.5252	402.3548
July	405.5854	400.4772	402.8517
August	401.6204	401.5800	401.5952