YEARLY HIGH
343.1548 RWF
YEARLY LOW
318.2653 RWF
YEARLY AVERAGE
328.8089 RWF

2026 RON to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the RON to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 27, valuing the pair at 343.1548. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 24, dropping to 318.2653.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 24.8896 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 335.5677 to the December average rate of 321.7382, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.12% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 343.1548 was up 1.29% compared to the 2025 peak of 338.7883, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,715,774 RWF
2025 Average 1,607,304 RWF
Yearly Trough Low 1,591,326 RWF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 124,447.99 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

340.0867
318.7169
JanuMarcMayJuly

RON 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 331.3725, compared to 321.1180 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 10.2546 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 331.3725
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 321.1180

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was January, with a trading range of 11.1659 RWF (High: 343.1548 / Low: 331.9890). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 RWF (High: 321.7382 / Low: 321.7382).

January Spread (Volatile) ±11.1659
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 9.5421 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -9.5421

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 335.5677) against the same month in 2025 (average: 289.6859), the exchange rate shifted by +45.8818 (+15.84%).

2026 Avg (January) 335.5677
2025 Avg (January) 289.6859

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 343.1548 331.9890 335.5677
February 342.0294 336.0470 338.3059
March 337.9701 326.9395 331.1397
April 339.3436 329.0666 335.3370
May 329.3076 324.7042 325.7949
June 328.8773 318.2653 322.0898
July 321.7487 318.5406 320.4977
August 321.7382 321.7382 321.7382