YEARLY HIGH
1470.6650 RWF
YEARLY LOW
416.8473 RWF
YEARLY AVERAGE
919.7044 RWF

2026 TMT to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the TMT to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 1, valuing the pair at 1470.6650. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 3, dropping to 416.8473.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1053.8177 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1456.5622 to the December average rate of 416.9855, the exchange rate registered a net change of -71.37% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 1470.6650 was up 0.80% compared to the 2025 peak of 1458.9902, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 7,353,325 RWF
2025 Average 7,166,190 RWF
Yearly Trough Low 2,084,237 RWF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,269,088.36 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

1563.2021
312.7840
JanuMarcMayJuly

TMT 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 1086.9398, compared to 417.9981 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 668.9416 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1086.9398
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 417.9981

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was April, with a trading range of 1050.4343 RWF (High: 1467.2878 / Low: 416.8535). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 RWF (High: 416.9855 / Low: 416.9855).

April Spread (Volatile) ±1050.4343
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 893.9413 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -893.9413

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2026: 1457.6863) against the same month in 2025 (average: 1407.0391), the exchange rate shifted by +50.6472 (+3.60%).

2026 Avg (February) 1457.6863
2025 Avg (February) 1407.0391

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1459.8275 1447.2624 1456.5622
February 1470.6650 1453.0000 1457.6863
March 1467.1454 1452.2540 1459.0006
April 1467.2878 416.8535 1311.8671
May 419.1096 416.9757 417.9258
June 423.3141 417.0452 418.5967
July 421.1175 416.8473 419.0107
August 416.9855 416.9855 416.9855