2026 RWF to GNF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

6.0371 GNF

YEARLY LOW

5.9001 GNF

YEARLY AVERAGE

5.9968 GNF

2026 RWF to GNF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the RWF to GNF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 5, valuing the pair at 6.0371. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 17, dropping to 5.9001.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1370 GNF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 6.0078 to the December average rate of 5.9712, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.61% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 6.0371 was down 3.81% compared to the 2025 peak of 6.2765, 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 30,185 GNF

2025 Average 30,238 GNF

Yearly Trough Low 29,500 GNF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 684.90 GNF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

6.0204

5.9667

JanuMarcMayJuly

RWF to GNF 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 6.0011, compared to 5.9712 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0299 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 6.0011

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5.9712

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was June, with a trading range of 0.0996 GNF (High: 5.9997 / Low: 5.9001). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0248 GNF (High: 6.0262 / Low: 6.0014).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0996

January Spread (Stable) ±0.0248

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0148 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0148

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2026: 6.0160) against the same month in 2025 (average: 6.1503), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1344 (-2.19%).

2026 Avg (February) 6.0160

2025 Avg (February) 6.1503

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	6.0262	6.0014	6.0078
February	6.0371	6.0012	6.0160
March	6.0309	5.9911	6.0090
April	6.0251	5.9887	6.0057
May	6.0041	5.9731	5.9909
June	5.9997	5.9001	5.9772
July	6.0001	5.9500	5.9712