YEARLY HIGH
0.0105 SCR
YEARLY LOW
0.0090 SCR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0095 SCR

2026 RWF to SCR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the RWF to SCR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 14, valuing the pair at 0.0105. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 3, dropping to 0.0090.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0015 SCR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0097 to the December average rate of 0.0093, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.89% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 0.0105 was down 3.98% compared to the 2025 peak of 0.0109, 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 52 SCR
2025 Average 50 SCR
Yearly Trough Low 45 SCR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 7.38 SCR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

0.0098
0.0092
JanuMarcMayJuly

RWF to SCR 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 0.0095, compared to 0.0093 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0003 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0095
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0093

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was February, with a trading range of 0.0013 SCR (High: 0.0103 / Low: 0.0090). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 SCR (High: 0.0094 / Low: 0.0093).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0013
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and April, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0005 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0005

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2026: 0.0097) against the same month in 2025 (average: 0.0101), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0004 (-3.94%).

2026 Avg (March) 0.0097
2025 Avg (March) 0.0101

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0103 0.0091 0.0097
February 0.0103 0.0090 0.0095
March 0.0105 0.0092 0.0097
April 0.0104 0.0093 0.0098
May 0.0094 0.0093 0.0093
June 0.0096 0.0090 0.0093
July 0.0099 0.0091 0.0093
August 0.0094 0.0092 0.0093