YEARLY HIGH
0.1934 PKR
YEARLY LOW
0.1873 PKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1905 PKR

2026 RWF to PKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the RWF to PKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 8, valuing the pair at 0.1934. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 17, dropping to 0.1873.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0060 PKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1922 to the December average rate of 0.1892, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.55% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 0.1934 was down 6.19% compared to the 2025 peak of 0.2061, 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 967 PKR
2025 Average 983 PKR
Yearly Trough Low 937 PKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 30.25 PKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

0.1925
0.1889
JanuMarcMayJuly

RWF to PKR 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 0.1910, compared to 0.1892 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0018 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1910
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1892

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was June, with a trading range of 0.0031 PKR (High: 0.1904 / Low: 0.1873). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 PKR (High: 0.1892 / Low: 0.1892).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0031
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

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 0.0007 points.

Longest Streak 0 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0007

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 0.1922) against the same month in 2025 (average: 0.2001), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0080 (-3.98%).

2026 Avg (January) 0.1922
2025 Avg (January) 0.2001

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1934 0.1917 0.1922
February 0.1925 0.1913 0.1917
March 0.1922 0.1908 0.1914
April 0.1919 0.1902 0.1909
May 0.1907 0.1897 0.1902
June 0.1904 0.1873 0.1897
July 0.1899 0.1885 0.1892
August 0.1892 0.1892 0.1892