YEARLY HIGH
395.9864 RWF
YEARLY LOW
386.1745 RWF
YEARLY AVERAGE
389.7935 RWF

2026 SAR to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the SAR to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 17, valuing the pair at 395.9864. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 25, dropping to 386.1745.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 9.8119 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 388.4041 to the December average rate of 390.8012, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.62% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 395.9864 was up 1.78% compared to the 2025 peak of 389.0593, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 SAR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 1,979,932 RWF
2025 Average 1,910,462 RWF
Yearly Trough Low 1,930,873 RWF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 49,059.56 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

391.4918
388.1234
JanuMarcMayJuly

SAR to RWF 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 389.3893, compared to 391.0062 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.6168 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 389.3893
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 391.0062

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was June, with a trading range of 6.8480 RWF (High: 395.9864 / Low: 389.1385). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 RWF (High: 390.8012 / Low: 390.8012).

June Spread (Volatile) ±6.8480
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.4099 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4099

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2026: 391.0462) against the same month in 2025 (average: 381.7046), the exchange rate shifted by +9.3416 (+2.45%).

2026 Avg (June) 391.0462
2025 Avg (June) 381.7046

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 389.3302 386.1745 388.4041
February 391.2588 387.4486 388.6968
March 390.9803 386.1948 388.7605
April 391.6605 388.1251 389.5173
May 392.2931 387.6941 389.9109
June 395.9864 389.1385 391.0462
July 392.4195 389.7355 391.2111
August 390.8012 390.8012 390.8012