YEARLY HIGH
14.6602 RWF
YEARLY LOW
13.9607 RWF
YEARLY AVERAGE
14.2358 RWF

2026 XPF to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the XPF to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 27, valuing the pair at 14.6602. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 28, dropping to 13.9607.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.6995 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 14.3241 to the December average rate of 14.1486, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.23% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 14.6602 was up 1.92% compared to the 2025 peak of 14.3847, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 73,301 RWF
2025 Average 67,935 RWF
Yearly Trough Low 69,804 RWF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,497.29 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

14.4851
14.0172
JanuMarcMayJuly

XPF 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 14.2802, compared to 14.1024 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1779 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 14.2802
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 14.1024

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was January, with a trading range of 0.4942 RWF (High: 14.6602 / Low: 14.1660). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0052 RWF (High: 14.1506 / Low: 14.1454).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.4942
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0052

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 0.3086 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3086

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 14.3241) against the same month in 2025 (average: 12.0787), the exchange rate shifted by +2.2454 (+18.59%).

2026 Avg (January) 14.3241
2025 Avg (January) 12.0787

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 14.6602 14.1660 14.3241
February 14.5994 14.3394 14.4461
March 14.3685 13.9828 14.1376
April 14.4755 14.0554 14.3164
May 14.3643 14.2938 14.3111
June 14.4213 13.9735 14.1462
July 14.1433 13.9607 14.0562
August 14.1506 14.1454 14.1486