2026 SZL to RWF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

92.5016 RWF

YEARLY LOW

85.0497 RWF

YEARLY AVERAGE

89.2095 RWF

2026 SZL to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the SZL to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 29, valuing the pair at 92.5016. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 28, dropping to 85.0497.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 7.4519 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 89.2875 to the December average rate of 89.2361, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.06% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 92.5016 was up 5.06% compared to the 2025 peak of 88.0452, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 462,508 RWF

2025 Average 401,501 RWF

Yearly Trough Low 425,248 RWF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 37,259.48 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

91.4847

86.8980

JanuMarcMayJuly

SZL 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 89.1776, compared to 89.3052 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1276 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 89.1776

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 89.3052

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was March, with a trading range of 6.7166 RWF (High: 91.7663 / Low: 85.0497). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.3519 RWF (High: 90.1037 / Low: 88.7518).

March Spread (Volatile) ±6.7166

August Spread (Stable) ±1.3519

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 3.8222 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -3.8222

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 89.2875) against the same month in 2025 (average: 74.3728), the exchange rate shifted by +14.9146 (+20.05%).

2026 Avg (January) 89.2875

2025 Avg (January) 74.3728

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	92.5016	87.7946	89.2875
February	91.8526	90.2155	91.1025
March	91.7663	85.0497	87.2803
April	89.4399	85.9819	88.2204
May	90.0736	87.7251	89.5436
June	91.7270	88.5467	89.6315
July	90.3378	87.2803	89.3744
August	90.1037	88.7518	89.2361