YEARLY HIGH
38.9498 RWF
YEARLY LOW
35.8131 RWF
YEARLY AVERAGE
36.8033 RWF

2026 UYU to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the UYU to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 28, valuing the pair at 38.9498. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 20, dropping to 35.8131.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.1367 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 37.8002 to the December average rate of 36.4299, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.62% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 38.9498 was up 4.44% compared to the 2025 peak of 37.2928, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 194,749 RWF
2025 Average 174,557 RWF
Yearly Trough Low 179,066 RWF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 15,683.57 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

37.9403
36.2926
JanuMarcMayJuly

UYU 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 36.9117, compared to 36.4781 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.4336 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 36.9117
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 36.4781

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was March, with a trading range of 2.2056 RWF (High: 38.0187 / Low: 35.8131). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1186 RWF (High: 36.4986 / Low: 36.3799).

March Spread (Volatile) ±2.2056
August Spread (Stable) ±0.1186

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 1.3565 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.3565

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 37.8002) against the same month in 2025 (average: 31.8148), the exchange rate shifted by +5.9854 (+18.81%).

2026 Avg (January) 37.8002
2025 Avg (January) 31.8148

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 38.9498 37.2052 37.8002
February 38.0792 37.5180 37.8030
March 38.0187 35.8131 36.4466
April 37.2194 35.9373 36.4430
May 36.6387 36.4252 36.5444
June 36.8316 36.1713 36.4331
July 36.6958 36.3734 36.5263
August 36.4986 36.3799 36.4299