2026 RWF to ARS Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.0234 ARS

YEARLY LOW

0.9276 ARS

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.9801 ARS

2026 RWF to ARS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the RWF to ARS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 29, valuing the pair at 1.0234. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 13, dropping to 0.9276.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0958 ARS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.9950 to the December average rate of 1.0146, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.97% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 1.0234 was down 0.41% compared to the 2025 peak of 1.0276, 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 5,117 ARS

2025 Average 4,331 ARS

Yearly Trough Low 4,638 ARS

Transaction Impact: A difference of 479.10 ARS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

1.0214

0.9391

JanuMarcMayJuly

RWF to ARS 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 0.9690, compared to 1.0134 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0444 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.9690

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.0134

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was February, with a trading range of 0.0550 ARS (High: 0.9950 / Low: 0.9400). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0010 ARS (High: 1.0151 / Low: 1.0141).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0550

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0010

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and August, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0293 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0293

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2026: 1.0123) against the same month in 2025 (average: 0.8708), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1415 (+16.25%).

2026 Avg (July) 1.0123

2025 Avg (July) 0.8708

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.0167	0.9751	0.9950
February	0.9950	0.9400	0.9657
March	0.9865	0.9378	0.9577
April	0.9648	0.9276	0.9460
May	0.9650	0.9529	0.9614
June	1.0106	0.9649	0.9883
July	1.0234	1.0007	1.0123
August	1.0151	1.0141	1.0146