YEARLY HIGH
549.7890 RWF
YEARLY LOW
535.5174 RWF
YEARLY AVERAGE
541.0263 RWF

2026 XCD to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the XCD to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 17, valuing the pair at 549.7890. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 25, dropping to 535.5174.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 14.2717 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 538.9585 to the December average rate of 543.4933, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.84% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 549.7890 was up 1.84% compared to the 2025 peak of 539.8569, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,748,945 RWF
2025 Average 2,651,811 RWF
Yearly Trough Low 2,677,587 RWF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 71,358.39 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

543.9468
538.5050
JanuMarcMayJuly

XCD 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 540.6151, compared to 543.4933 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.8782 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 540.6151
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 543.4933

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was June, with a trading range of 8.8203 RWF (High: 549.7890 / Low: 540.9688). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.6382 RWF (High: 543.4238 / Low: 540.7856).

June Spread (Volatile) ±8.8203
May Spread (Stable) ±2.6382

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. No significant month-over-month rate declines were detected.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0000

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2026: 542.7620) against the same month in 2025 (average: 529.8454), the exchange rate shifted by +12.9166 (+2.44%).

2026 Avg (June) 542.7620
2025 Avg (June) 529.8454

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 540.1667 535.5174 538.9585
February 544.1768 537.6404 539.3744
March 542.8745 537.3643 539.8607
April 543.5738 539.2087 540.7858
May 543.4238 540.7856 541.9493
June 549.7890 540.9688 542.7620
July 545.3779 541.3902 543.4933