2026 RWF to TZS Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.8059 TZS

YEARLY LOW

1.6942 TZS

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.7785 TZS

2026 RWF to TZS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the RWF to TZS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 29, valuing the pair at 1.8059. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 1.6942.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1116 TZS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.7290 to the December average rate of 1.8050, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.39% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 1.8059 was down 5.34% compared to the 2025 peak of 1.9078, 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 9,029 TZS

2025 Average 8,936 TZS

Yearly Trough Low 8,471 TZS

Transaction Impact: A difference of 558.24 TZS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

1.8126

1.7214

JanuMarcMayJuly

RWF to TZS 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 1.7718, compared to 1.7988 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0270 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.7718

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.7988

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was January, with a trading range of 0.0792 TZS (High: 1.7734 / Low: 1.6942). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0005 TZS (High: 1.8052 / Low: 1.8047).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0792

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0005

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0015 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0015

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2026: 1.7925) against the same month in 2025 (average: 1.8074), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0148 (-0.82%).

2026 Avg (July) 1.7925

2025 Avg (July) 1.8074

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.7734	1.6942	1.7290
February	1.7875	1.7537	1.7711
March	1.7888	1.7526	1.7717
April	1.7885	1.7698	1.7795
May	1.7979	1.7824	1.7903
June	1.7974	1.7668	1.7889
July	1.8059	1.7851	1.7925
August	1.8052	1.8047	1.8050