2026 RWF to VND Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

18.1349 VND

YEARLY LOW

17.6386 VND

YEARLY AVERAGE

17.9556 VND

2026 RWF to VND Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the RWF to VND exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 25, valuing the pair at 18.1349. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 1, dropping to 17.6386.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4962 VND. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 18.0053 to the December average rate of 17.9028, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.57% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 18.1349 was down 2.00% compared to the 2025 peak of 18.5044, 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 90,674 VND

2025 Average 90,726 VND

Yearly Trough Low 88,193 VND

Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,481.24 VND purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

18.0395

17.8126

JanuMarcMayJuly

RWF to VND 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 17.9644, compared to 17.9028 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0616 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 17.9644

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 17.9028

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was January, with a trading range of 0.3090 VND (High: 18.1349 / Low: 17.8259). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1062 VND (High: 18.0335 / Low: 17.9274).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.3090

May Spread (Stable) ±0.1062

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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.1737 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1737

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 18.0053) against the same month in 2025 (average: 18.1632), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1579 (-0.87%).

2026 Avg (January) 18.0053

2025 Avg (January) 18.1632

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	18.1349	17.8259	18.0053
February	17.9308	17.6386	17.8315
March	18.1148	17.8625	18.0110
April	18.0753	17.9443	18.0206
May	18.0335	17.9274	17.9755
June	18.0189	17.7142	17.9424
July	17.9772	17.8160	17.9028