2026 YER to RWF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

6.2266 RWF

YEARLY LOW

6.0737 RWF

YEARLY AVERAGE

6.1344 RWF

2026 YER to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the YER to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 17, valuing the pair at 6.2266. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 25, dropping to 6.0737.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1530 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 6.1097 to the December average rate of 6.1412, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.51% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 6.2266 was up 1.83% compared to the 2025 peak of 6.1148, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 31,133 RWF

2025 Average 29,529 RWF

Yearly Trough Low 30,368 RWF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 764.89 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

6.1869

6.1027

JanuMarcMayJuly

YER 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 6.1256, compared to 6.1605 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0349 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 6.1256

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 6.1605

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was June, with a trading range of 0.0993 RWF (High: 6.2266 / Low: 6.1273). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0032 RWF (High: 6.1424 / Low: 6.1392).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0993

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0032

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. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0387 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0387

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2026: 6.1478) against the same month in 2025 (average: 5.8931), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2547 (+4.32%).

2026 Avg (June) 6.1478

2025 Avg (June) 5.8931

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	6.1215	6.0737	6.1097
February	6.1708	6.0948	6.1143
March	6.1503	6.0877	6.1154
April	6.1586	6.1062	6.1289
May	6.1543	6.1247	6.1376
June	6.2266	6.1273	6.1478
July	6.2211	6.1412	6.1799
August	6.1424	6.1392	6.1412