2026 RWF to IRR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

941.1796 IRR

YEARLY LOW

28.6170 IRR

YEARLY AVERAGE

694.6225 IRR

2026 RWF to IRR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the RWF to IRR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 3, valuing the pair at 941.1796. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 1, dropping to 28.6170.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 912.5626 IRR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 28.8916 to the December average rate of 938.0968, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3146.96% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 941.1796 was up 2967.91% compared to the 2025 peak of 30.6782, 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 4,705,898 IRR

2025 Average 146,949 IRR

Yearly Trough Low 143,085 IRR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,562,813.12 IRR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

1029.0193

-62.0506

JanuMarcMayJuly

RWF to IRR 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 614.1884, compared to 935.9247 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 321.7363 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 614.1884

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 935.9247

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was March, with a trading range of 880.5501 IRR (High: 909.4139 / Low: 28.8638). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2503 IRR (High: 29.0797 / Low: 28.8294).

March Spread (Volatile) ±880.5501

January Spread (Stable) ±0.2503

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 2.6305 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -2.6305

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2026: 936.3831) against the same month in 2025 (average: 29.4252), the exchange rate shifted by +906.9579 (+3082.25%).

2026 Avg (June) 936.3831

2025 Avg (June) 29.4252

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	29.0797	28.8294	28.8916
February	28.9649	28.6170	28.8719
March	909.4139	28.8638	874.4096
April	905.2568	895.1452	901.7576
May	923.7949	899.0763	914.8166
June	941.1796	921.8515	936.3831
July	940.4128	898.3481	933.7526
August	939.5374	935.8928	938.0968