YEARLY HIGH
0.3423 CRC
YEARLY LOW
0.3062 CRC
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3185 CRC

2026 RWF to CRC Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the RWF to CRC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 0.3423. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 17, dropping to 0.3062.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0361 CRC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3397 to the December average rate of 0.3094, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.93% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 0.3423 was down 7.48% compared to the 2025 peak of 0.3700, 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 1,712 CRC
2025 Average 1,758 CRC
Yearly Trough Low 1,531 CRC
Transaction Impact: A difference of 180.48 CRC purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

0.3428
0.3062
JanuMarcMayJuly

RWF to CRC 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 0.3215, compared to 0.3095 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0120 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3215
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3095

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was February, with a trading range of 0.0180 CRC (High: 0.3413 / Low: 0.3233). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 CRC (High: 0.3094 / Low: 0.3094).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0180
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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0122 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0122

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 0.3397) against the same month in 2025 (average: 0.3630), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0233 (-6.41%).

2026 Avg (January) 0.3397
2025 Avg (January) 0.3630

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3423 0.3342 0.3397
February 0.3413 0.3233 0.3335
March 0.3270 0.3176 0.3213
April 0.3187 0.3100 0.3146
May 0.3111 0.3085 0.3092
June 0.3149 0.3062 0.3108
July 0.3112 0.3080 0.3096
August 0.3094 0.3094 0.3094