YEARLY HIGH
34.4386 RWF
YEARLY LOW
32.5600 RWF
YEARLY AVERAGE
33.2451 RWF

2026 UAH to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the UAH to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 34.4386. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 28, dropping to 32.5600.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.8786 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 33.8813 to the December average rate of 32.8403, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.07% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 34.4386 was down 2.25% compared to the 2025 peak of 35.2324, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 172,193 RWF
2025 Average 171,926 RWF
Yearly Trough Low 162,800 RWF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 9,393.24 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

33.9912
32.6714
JanuMarcMayJuly

UAH 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 33.3761, compared to 32.8521 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.5241 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 33.3761
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 32.8521

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was January, with a trading range of 0.9134 RWF (High: 34.4386 / Low: 33.5252). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1019 RWF (High: 32.8935 / Low: 32.7916).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.9134
August Spread (Stable) ±0.1019

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2026. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.5020 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.5020

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 33.8813) against the same month in 2025 (average: 33.0603), the exchange rate shifted by +0.8209 (+2.48%).

2026 Avg (January) 33.8813
2025 Avg (January) 33.0603

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 34.4386 33.5252 33.8813
February 34.0415 33.6100 33.7954
March 33.8737 33.0181 33.2934
April 33.7591 33.0690 33.3875
May 33.2542 33.0187 33.1179
June 33.1252 32.5874 32.7814
July 33.0247 32.5600 32.8639
August 32.8935 32.7916 32.8403