YEARLY HIGH
0.2961 KMF
YEARLY LOW
0.2822 KMF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2902 KMF

2026 RWF to KMF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the RWF to KMF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 26, valuing the pair at 0.2961. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 1, dropping to 0.2822.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0139 KMF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2885 to the December average rate of 0.2921, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.23% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 0.2961 was down 14.84% compared to the 2025 peak of 0.3477, 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 1,481 KMF
2025 Average 1,526 KMF
Yearly Trough Low 1,411 KMF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 69.73 KMF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

0.2946
0.2853
JanuMarcMayJuly

RWF to KMF 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 0.2892, compared to 0.2930 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0037 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2892
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2930

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was June, with a trading range of 0.0101 KMF (High: 0.2961 / Low: 0.2860). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 KMF (High: 0.2921 / Low: 0.2921).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0101
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, 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 0.0035 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0035

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2026: 0.2916) against the same month in 2025 (average: 0.2987), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0070 (-2.36%).

2026 Avg (June) 0.2916
2025 Avg (June) 0.2987

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2915 0.2824 0.2885
February 0.2884 0.2822 0.2861
March 0.2954 0.2860 0.2920
April 0.2933 0.2849 0.2885
May 0.2889 0.2877 0.2886
June 0.2961 0.2860 0.2916
July 0.2956 0.2914 0.2938
August 0.2921 0.2921 0.2921