2026 RWF to YER Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.1646 YER

YEARLY LOW

0.1606 YER

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.1630 YER

2026 RWF to YER Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the RWF to YER exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 25, valuing the pair at 0.1646. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 17, dropping to 0.1606.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0040 YER. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1637 to the December average rate of 0.1628, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.51% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 0.1646 was down 9.20% compared to the 2025 peak of 0.1813, 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 823 YER

2025 Average 847 YER

Yearly Trough Low 803 YER

Transaction Impact: A difference of 20.23 YER purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

0.1639

0.1616

JanuMarcMayJuly

RWF to YER 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 0.1632, compared to 0.1623 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0009 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1632

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1623

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was June, with a trading range of 0.0026 YER (High: 0.1632 / Low: 0.1606). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 YER (High: 0.1629 / Low: 0.1628).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0026

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0008 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0008

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 0.1637) against the same month in 2025 (average: 0.1790), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0153 (-8.55%).

2026 Avg (January) 0.1637

2025 Avg (January) 0.1790

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.1646	0.1634	0.1637
February	0.1641	0.1621	0.1636
March	0.1643	0.1626	0.1635
April	0.1638	0.1624	0.1632
May	0.1633	0.1625	0.1629
June	0.1632	0.1606	0.1627
July	0.1628	0.1607	0.1618
August	0.1629	0.1628	0.1628