2026 RWF to MGA Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

3.1873 MGA

YEARLY LOW

2.8102 MGA

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.9218 MGA

2026 RWF to MGA Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the RWF to MGA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 17, valuing the pair at 3.1873. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 17, dropping to 2.8102.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3771 MGA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.1336 to the December average rate of 2.9112, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.10% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 3.1873 was down 7.26% compared to the 2025 peak of 3.4370, 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 15,937 MGA

2025 Average 15,819 MGA

Yearly Trough Low 14,051 MGA

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,885.49 MGA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

3.1627

2.8135

JanuMarcMayJuly

RWF to MGA 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 2.9250, compared to 2.9119 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0131 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.9250

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.9119

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was February, with a trading range of 0.1637 MGA (High: 3.0552 / Low: 2.8915). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0082 MGA (High: 2.9139 / Low: 2.9056).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.1637

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0082

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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.1397 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1397

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 3.1336) against the same month in 2025 (average: 3.3785), the exchange rate shifted by -0.2449 (-7.25%).

2026 Avg (January) 3.1336

2025 Avg (January) 3.3785

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	3.1873	3.0583	3.1336
February	3.0552	2.8915	2.9949
March	2.9008	2.8273	2.8552
April	2.8625	2.8257	2.8426
May	2.8650	2.8395	2.8587
June	2.8965	2.8102	2.8654
July	2.9759	2.8902	2.9127
August	2.9139	2.9056	2.9112