2026 RWF to GMD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0509 GMD

YEARLY LOW

0.0491 GMD

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0502 GMD

2026 RWF to GMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the RWF to GMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 0.0509. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 17, dropping to 0.0491.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0017 GMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0505 to the December average rate of 0.0506, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.22% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 0.0509 was down 3.31% compared to the 2025 peak of 0.0526, 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 254 GMD

2025 Average 252 GMD

Yearly Trough Low 246 GMD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 8.70 GMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

0.0506

0.0496

JanuMarcMayJuly

RWF to GMD 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 0.0501, compared to 0.0503 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0002 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0501

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0503

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was February, with a trading range of 0.0011 GMD (High: 0.0508 / Low: 0.0496). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 GMD (High: 0.0506 / Low: 0.0506).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0011

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0006 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0006

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 0.0505) against the same month in 2025 (average: 0.0517), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0012 (-2.36%).

2026 Avg (January) 0.0505

2025 Avg (January) 0.0517

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0509	0.0501	0.0505
February	0.0508	0.0496	0.0503
March	0.0507	0.0497	0.0503
April	0.0508	0.0497	0.0503
May	0.0499	0.0496	0.0497
June	0.0502	0.0491	0.0497
July	0.0505	0.0495	0.0501
August	0.0506	0.0506	0.0506