YEARLY HIGH
14.4891 SLL
YEARLY LOW
14.1130 SLL
YEARLY AVERAGE
14.3399 SLL

2026 RWF to SLL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the RWF to SLL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 25, valuing the pair at 14.4891. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 17, dropping to 14.1130.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3761 SLL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 14.3966 to the December average rate of 14.3272, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.48% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 14.4891 was down 4.84% compared to the 2025 peak of 15.2262, 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 72,445 SLL
2025 Average 73,168 SLL
Yearly Trough Low 70,565 SLL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,880.57 SLL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

14.4086
14.2645
JanuMarcMayJuly

RWF to SLL 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 14.3526, compared to 14.3018 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0508 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 14.3526
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 14.3018

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was June, with a trading range of 0.2301 SLL (High: 14.3431 / Low: 14.1130). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 SLL (High: 14.3272 / Low: 14.3272).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.2301
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 0.0308 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0308

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 14.3966) against the same month in 2025 (average: 15.0570), the exchange rate shifted by -0.6603 (-4.39%).

2026 Avg (January) 14.3966
2025 Avg (January) 15.0570

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 14.4891 14.3644 14.3966
February 14.4319 14.2585 14.3855
March 14.4393 14.2927 14.3726
April 14.3899 14.2743 14.3480
May 14.3479 14.2783 14.3172
June 14.3431 14.1130 14.2958
July 14.3319 14.2271 14.2765
August 14.3272 14.3272 14.3272