2026 RWF to JPY Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.1101 JPY

YEARLY LOW

0.1047 JPY

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.1083 JPY

2026 RWF to JPY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the RWF to JPY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 28, valuing the pair at 0.1101. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 14, dropping to 0.1047.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0054 JPY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1076 to the December average rate of 0.1094, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.63% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 0.1101 was down 3.84% compared to the 2025 peak of 0.1145, 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 551 JPY

2025 Average 522 JPY

Yearly Trough Low 523 JPY

Transaction Impact: A difference of 27.13 JPY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

0.1097

0.1061

JanuFebrMarcApriMayJune

RWF to JPY 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 0.1083, compared to 0.0000 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1083 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1083

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0000

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was January, with a trading range of 0.0044 JPY (High: 0.1092 / Low: 0.1048). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0008 JPY (High: 0.1096 / Low: 0.1088).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0044

June Spread (Stable) ±0.0008

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0012 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0012

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2026: 0.1088) against the same month in 2025 (average: 0.1050), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0038 (+3.62%).

2026 Avg (March) 0.1088

2025 Avg (March) 0.1050

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.1092	0.1048	0.1076
February	0.1081	0.1047	0.1064
March	0.1101	0.1074	0.1088
April	0.1096	0.1084	0.1090
May	0.1089	0.1074	0.1085
June	0.1096	0.1088	0.1094