2026 RWF to LAK Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

15.4997 LAK

YEARLY LOW

14.6286 LAK

YEARLY AVERAGE

15.0141 LAK

2026 RWF to LAK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the RWF to LAK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 28, valuing the pair at 15.4997. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 9, dropping to 14.6286.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.8711 LAK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 14.8225 to the December average rate of 15.4195, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.03% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 15.4997 was down 2.35% compared to the 2025 peak of 15.8730, 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 77,498 LAK

2025 Average 75,578 LAK

Yearly Trough Low 73,143 LAK

Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,355.38 LAK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

15.4905

14.6385

JanuMarcMayJuly

RWF to LAK 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 14.8875, compared to 15.3940 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.5065 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 14.8875

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 15.3940

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was June, with a trading range of 0.4641 LAK (High: 15.2900 / Low: 14.8259). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0284 LAK (High: 15.4275 / Low: 15.3991).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.4641

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0284

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and August, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.1130 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1130

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2026: 15.3685) against the same month in 2025 (average: 14.9678), the exchange rate shifted by +0.4007 (+2.68%).

2026 Avg (July) 15.3685

2025 Avg (July) 14.9678

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	14.8658	14.7432	14.8225
February	14.7964	14.6504	14.7095
March	15.0547	14.6286	14.7385
April	15.1102	14.9526	15.0511
May	15.0393	14.9346	14.9809
June	15.2900	14.8259	15.0223
July	15.4997	15.2630	15.3685
August	15.4275	15.3991	15.4195