2026 RWF to STD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

15.3958 STD

YEARLY LOW

14.9962 STD

YEARLY AVERAGE

15.2390 STD

2026 RWF to STD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the RWF to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 25, valuing the pair at 15.3958. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 17, dropping to 14.9962.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3997 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 15.2976 to the December average rate of 15.1679, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.85% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 15.3958 was down 4.84% compared to the 2025 peak of 16.1791, 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 76,979 STD

2025 Average 77,747 STD

Yearly Trough Low 74,981 STD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,998.26 STD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

15.3105

15.1550

JanuMarcMayJuly

RWF to STD 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 15.2508, compared to 15.1679 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0829 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 15.2508

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 15.1679

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was June, with a trading range of 0.2445 STD (High: 15.2407 / Low: 14.9962). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0740 STD (High: 15.2458 / Low: 15.1718).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.2445

May Spread (Stable) ±0.0740

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 0.0327 points.

Longest Streak 0 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0327

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 15.2976) against the same month in 2025 (average: 15.9992), the exchange rate shifted by -0.7017 (-4.39%).

2026 Avg (January) 15.2976

2025 Avg (January) 15.9992

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	15.3958	15.2633	15.2976
February	15.3350	15.1508	15.2858
March	15.3429	15.1872	15.2720
April	15.2904	15.1676	15.2459
May	15.2458	15.1718	15.2132
June	15.2407	14.9962	15.1905
July	15.2288	15.1175	15.1679