YEARLY HIGH
0.0604 KGS
YEARLY LOW
0.0589 KGS
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0598 KGS

2026 RWF to KGS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the RWF to KGS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 25, valuing the pair at 0.0604. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 17, dropping to 0.0589.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0016 KGS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0600 to the December average rate of 0.0596, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.65% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 0.0604 was down 4.36% compared to the 2025 peak of 0.0632, 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 302 KGS
2025 Average 305 KGS
Yearly Trough Low 294 KGS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 7.84 KGS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

0.0601
0.0595
JanuMarcMayJuly

RWF to KGS 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 0.0599, compared to 0.0596 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0003 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0599
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0596

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was June, with a trading range of 0.0010 KGS (High: 0.0598 / Low: 0.0589). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 KGS (High: 0.0597 / Low: 0.0595).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0010
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

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 0.0001 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0001

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 0.0600) against the same month in 2025 (average: 0.0627), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0026 (-4.20%).

2026 Avg (January) 0.0600
2025 Avg (January) 0.0627

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0604 0.0599 0.0600
February 0.0602 0.0595 0.0600
March 0.0602 0.0596 0.0599
April 0.0600 0.0595 0.0598
May 0.0598 0.0595 0.0597
June 0.0598 0.0589 0.0596
July 0.0598 0.0593 0.0595
August 0.0597 0.0595 0.0596