2026 RUB to RWF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

20.7127 RWF

YEARLY LOW

16.9356 RWF

YEARLY AVERAGE

19.0555 RWF

2026 RUB to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the RUB to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 28, valuing the pair at 20.7127. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 19, dropping to 16.9356.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.7771 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 18.6784 to the December average rate of 18.4653, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.14% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 20.7127 was up 8.32% compared to the 2025 peak of 19.1218, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 103,564 RWF

2025 Average 86,170 RWF

Yearly Trough Low 84,678 RWF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 18,885.45 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

20.6777

17.8845

JanuMarcMayJuly

RUB 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 19.1799, compared to 18.6825 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.4973 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 19.1799

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 18.6825

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was June, with a trading range of 1.9932 RWF (High: 20.5667 / Low: 18.5736). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 RWF (High: 18.4653 / Low: 18.4653).

June Spread (Volatile) ±1.9932

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.9598 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.9598

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2026: 20.4450) against the same month in 2025 (average: 17.7722), the exchange rate shifted by +2.6728 (+15.04%).

2026 Avg (May) 20.4450

2025 Avg (May) 17.7722

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	19.3869	17.9717	18.6784
February	19.2414	18.8215	18.9876
March	18.7982	16.9356	18.1173
April	19.6239	18.1226	18.9913
May	20.7127	19.4938	20.4450
June	20.5667	18.5736	19.8596
July	19.2373	18.3898	18.8998
August	18.4653	18.4653	18.4653