YEARLY HIGH
0.3523 KZT
YEARLY LOW
0.3126 KZT
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3309 KZT

2026 RWF to KZT Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the RWF to KZT exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 5, valuing the pair at 0.3523. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 28, dropping to 0.3126.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0397 KZT. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3485 to the December average rate of 0.3217, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.69% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 0.3523 was down 8.07% compared to the 2025 peak of 0.3832, 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 1,762 KZT
2025 Average 1,819 KZT
Yearly Trough Low 1,563 KZT
Transaction Impact: A difference of 198.42 KZT purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

0.3512
0.3185
JanuMarcMayJuly

RWF to KZT 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 0.3340, compared to 0.3215 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0125 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3340
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3215

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was March, with a trading range of 0.0166 KZT (High: 0.3428 / Low: 0.3262). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0036 KZT (High: 0.3231 / Low: 0.3195).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0166
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0036

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0127 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0127

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 0.3485) against the same month in 2025 (average: 0.3770), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0285 (-7.56%).

2026 Avg (January) 0.3485
2025 Avg (January) 0.3770

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3523 0.3443 0.3485
February 0.3464 0.3355 0.3401
March 0.3428 0.3262 0.3339
April 0.3268 0.3126 0.3212
May 0.3332 0.3170 0.3282
June 0.3352 0.3289 0.3323
July 0.3270 0.3178 0.3214
August 0.3231 0.3195 0.3217