2026 RWF to KPW Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.6219 KPW

YEARLY LOW

0.6057 KPW

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.6154 KPW

2026 RWF to KPW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the RWF to KPW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 25, valuing the pair at 0.6219. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 17, dropping to 0.6057.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0161 KPW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6179 to the December average rate of 0.6142, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.61% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 0.6219 was down 4.84% compared to the 2025 peak of 0.6535, 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 3,109 KPW

2025 Average 3,140 KPW

Yearly Trough Low 3,029 KPW

Transaction Impact: A difference of 80.71 KPW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

0.6184

0.6122

JanuMarcMayJuly

RWF to KPW 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 0.6160, compared to 0.6134 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0026 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.6160

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6134

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was June, with a trading range of 0.0099 KPW (High: 0.6156 / Low: 0.6057). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0024 KPW (High: 0.6149 / Low: 0.6125).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0099

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0024

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 0.0013 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0013

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 0.6179) against the same month in 2025 (average: 0.6462), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0283 (-4.39%).

2026 Avg (January) 0.6179

2025 Avg (January) 0.6462

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.6219	0.6165	0.6179
February	0.6194	0.6120	0.6174
March	0.6197	0.6134	0.6169
April	0.6176	0.6126	0.6158
May	0.6158	0.6128	0.6145
June	0.6156	0.6057	0.6136
July	0.6151	0.6106	0.6127
August	0.6149	0.6125	0.6142