YEARLY HIGH
0.2360 HUF
YEARLY LOW
0.2033 HUF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2174 HUF

2026 RWF to HUF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the RWF to HUF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 8, valuing the pair at 0.2360. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 17, dropping to 0.2033.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0327 HUF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2246 to the December average rate of 0.2148, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.38% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 0.2360 was down 19.16% compared to the 2025 peak of 0.2919, 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 1,180 HUF
2025 Average 1,232 HUF
Yearly Trough Low 1,017 HUF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 163.36 HUF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

0.2331
0.2061
JanuMarcMayJuly

RWF to HUF 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 0.2183, compared to 0.2144 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0039 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2183
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2144

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was April, with a trading range of 0.0194 HUF (High: 0.2293 / Low: 0.2099). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0030 HUF (High: 0.2163 / Low: 0.2134).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0194
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0030

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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0139 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0139

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2026: 0.2309) against the same month in 2025 (average: 0.2608), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0299 (-11.47%).

2026 Avg (March) 0.2309
2025 Avg (March) 0.2608

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2279 0.2172 0.2246
February 0.2221 0.2175 0.2197
March 0.2360 0.2208 0.2309
April 0.2293 0.2099 0.2170
May 0.2121 0.2075 0.2084
June 0.2134 0.2033 0.2096
July 0.2174 0.2109 0.2140
August 0.2163 0.2134 0.2148