YEARLY HIGH
111.2793 RWF
YEARLY LOW
95.5742 RWF
YEARLY AVERAGE
105.6423 RWF

2026 SCR to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the SCR to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 3, valuing the pair at 111.2793. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 14, dropping to 95.5742.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 15.7052 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 103.6032 to the December average rate of 108.0387, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.28% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 111.2793 was up 2.35% compared to the 2025 peak of 108.7197, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 556,397 RWF
2025 Average 501,234 RWF
Yearly Trough Low 477,871 RWF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 78,525.86 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

108.6008
101.8551
JanuMarcMayJuly

SCR 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 104.8860, compared to 107.9112 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 3.0252 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 104.8860
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 107.9112

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was February, with a trading range of 14.1788 RWF (High: 110.9081 / Low: 96.7293). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.9916 RWF (High: 108.3760 / Low: 107.3844).

February Spread (Volatile) ±14.1788
August Spread (Stable) ±0.9916

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and August, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 2.4142 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.4142

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2026: 107.2870) against the same month in 2025 (average: 99.5431), the exchange rate shifted by +7.7439 (+7.78%).

2026 Avg (June) 107.2870
2025 Avg (June) 99.5431

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 109.3081 96.7565 103.6032
February 110.9081 96.7293 105.5734
March 109.2144 95.5742 103.1592
April 107.1083 96.0255 102.4173
May 107.8329 106.3482 107.2759
June 111.2793 104.4153 107.2870
July 110.4920 100.6892 107.7837
August 108.3760 107.3844 108.0387