2026 RWF to PYG Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

4.6908 PYG

YEARLY LOW

4.0602 PYG

YEARLY AVERAGE

4.3031 PYG

2026 RWF to PYG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the RWF to PYG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 16, valuing the pair at 4.6908. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 31, dropping to 4.0602.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.6305 PYG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.5914 to the December average rate of 4.0616, the exchange rate registered a net change of -11.54% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 4.6908 was down 17.71% compared to the 2025 peak of 5.7003, 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 23,454 PYG

2025 Average 26,415 PYG

Yearly Trough Low 20,301 PYG

Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,152.73 PYG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

4.6444

4.0086

JanuMarcMayJuly

RWF to PYG 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 4.3729, compared to 4.0936 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2794 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.3729

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.0936

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was January, with a trading range of 0.1850 PYG (High: 4.6908 / Low: 4.5058). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 PYG (High: 4.0616 / Low: 4.0616).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.1850

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 0.2244 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2244

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 4.5914) against the same month in 2025 (average: 5.6574), the exchange rate shifted by -1.0660 (-18.84%).

2026 Avg (January) 4.5914

2025 Avg (January) 5.6574

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	4.6908	4.5058	4.5914
February	4.5910	4.4089	4.4907
March	4.4890	4.4016	4.4515
April	4.4444	4.2810	4.3811
May	4.2636	4.1135	4.1567
June	4.2136	4.1056	4.1663
July	4.1533	4.0602	4.1256
August	4.0616	4.0616	4.0616