2026 RWF to AFN Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0455 AFN

YEARLY LOW

0.0422 AFN

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0439 AFN

2026 RWF to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the RWF to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 25, valuing the pair at 0.0455. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 28, dropping to 0.0422.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0032 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0450 to the December average rate of 0.0451, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.25% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 0.0455 was down 19.55% compared to the 2025 peak of 0.0565, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 227 AFN

2025 Average 243 AFN

Yearly Trough Low 211 AFN

Transaction Impact: A difference of 16.24 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

0.0453

0.0428

JanuMarcMayJuly

RWF to AFN 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 0.0437, compared to 0.0448 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0011 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0437

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0448

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was April, with a trading range of 0.0027 AFN (High: 0.0449 / Low: 0.0422). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 AFN (High: 0.0451 / Low: 0.0451).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0027

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0011 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0011

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 0.0450) against the same month in 2025 (average: 0.0525), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0075 (-14.29%).

2026 Avg (January) 0.0450

2025 Avg (January) 0.0525

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0455	0.0446	0.0450
February	0.0452	0.0425	0.0439
March	0.0438	0.0426	0.0432
April	0.0449	0.0422	0.0436
May	0.0434	0.0426	0.0430
June	0.0439	0.0427	0.0431
July	0.0454	0.0432	0.0445
August	0.0451	0.0451	0.0451