YEARLY HIGH
0.0656 BTN
YEARLY LOW
0.0617 BTN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0640 BTN

2026 RWF to BTN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the RWF to BTN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 23, valuing the pair at 0.0656. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 8, dropping to 0.0617.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0039 BTN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0623 to the December average rate of 0.0649, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.22% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 0.0656 was up 4.58% compared to the 2025 peak of 0.0628, 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 328 BTN
2025 Average 304 BTN
Yearly Trough Low 309 BTN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 19.67 BTN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

0.0655
0.0619
JanuMarcMayJuly

RWF to BTN 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 0.0636, compared to 0.0651 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0015 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0636
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0651

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was March, with a trading range of 0.0029 BTN (High: 0.0652 / Low: 0.0623). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 BTN (High: 0.0649 / Low: 0.0649).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0029
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and May, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0004 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0004

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2026: 0.0652) against the same month in 2025 (average: 0.0598), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0054 (+9.09%).

2026 Avg (July) 0.0652
2025 Avg (July) 0.0598

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0637 0.0617 0.0623
February 0.0629 0.0619 0.0622
March 0.0652 0.0623 0.0635
April 0.0648 0.0631 0.0638
May 0.0653 0.0649 0.0651
June 0.0654 0.0636 0.0646
July 0.0656 0.0645 0.0652
August 0.0649 0.0649 0.0649