2026 XDR to RWF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2143.8333 RWF

YEARLY LOW

1988.6597 RWF

YEARLY AVERAGE

2082.0278 RWF

2026 XDR to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the XDR to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 28, valuing the pair at 2143.8333. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 20, dropping to 1988.6597.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 155.1736 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2094.1677 to the December average rate of 2068.6505, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.22% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 2143.8333 was up 1.70% compared to the 2025 peak of 2107.9653, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 10,719,166 RWF

2025 Average 9,951,485 RWF

Yearly Trough Low 9,943,298 RWF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 775,867.99 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

2119.8717

2050.4420

JanuMarcMayJuly

XDR 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 2088.5574, compared to 2062.4392 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 26.1182 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2088.5574

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2062.4392

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was June, with a trading range of 122.8064 RWF (High: 2111.4661 / Low: 1988.6597). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.1062 RWF (High: 2069.7462 / Low: 2066.6400).

June Spread (Volatile) ±122.8064

August Spread (Stable) ±3.1062

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 44.4092 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -44.4092

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 2094.1677) against the same month in 2025 (average: 1811.0631), the exchange rate shifted by +283.1047 (+15.63%).

2026 Avg (January) 2094.1677

2025 Avg (January) 1811.0631

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2143.8333	2075.9322	2094.1677
February	2137.0447	2097.2731	2114.0859
March	2112.5121	2047.7764	2069.6768
April	2114.5403	2054.9911	2093.1643
May	2100.9732	2089.5457	2093.1680
June	2111.4661	1988.6597	2067.0817
July	2065.9068	2042.5776	2056.2278
August	2069.7462	2066.6400	2068.6505