YEARLY HIGH
184.3139 RWF
YEARLY LOW
178.1551 RWF
YEARLY AVERAGE
181.3843 RWF

2026 SBD to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the SBD to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 17, valuing the pair at 184.3139. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 25, dropping to 178.1551.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 6.1588 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 179.3913 to the December average rate of 181.1162, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.96% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 184.3139 was up 2.86% compared to the 2025 peak of 179.1954, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 921,569 RWF
2025 Average 862,660 RWF
Yearly Trough Low 890,775 RWF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 30,793.99 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

182.5619
179.1031
JanuMarcMayJuly

SBD 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 181.3273, compared to 181.5552 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2279 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 181.3273
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 181.5552

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was June, with a trading range of 2.7414 RWF (High: 184.3139 / Low: 181.5725). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 RWF (High: 181.1162 / Low: 181.1162).

June Spread (Volatile) ±2.7414
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.8779 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.8779

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2026: 182.2128) against the same month in 2025 (average: 171.5646), the exchange rate shifted by +10.6482 (+6.21%).

2026 Avg (June) 182.2128
2025 Avg (June) 171.5646

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 180.5967 178.1551 179.3913
February 182.6547 180.3144 181.0706
March 182.2881 180.4018 181.3047
April 182.5973 181.0134 181.7106
May 183.0221 181.7309 182.2737
June 184.3139 181.5725 182.2128
July 183.1268 180.8427 181.9941
August 181.1162 181.1162 181.1162