2026 ZAR to RWF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

92.7354 RWF

YEARLY LOW

84.7838 RWF

YEARLY AVERAGE

89.0281 RWF

2026 ZAR to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the ZAR to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 29, valuing the pair at 92.7354. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 29, dropping to 84.7838.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 7.9516 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 89.3870 to the December average rate of 88.3952, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.11% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 92.7354 was up 5.38% compared to the 2025 peak of 87.9980, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 50,000 ZAR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 4,636,768 RWF

2025 Average 4,013,709 RWF

Yearly Trough Low 4,239,190 RWF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 397,578.21 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

91.4550

86.6323

JanuMarcMayJuly

ZAR 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 89.0946, compared to 88.8285 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2661 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 89.0946

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 88.8285

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was March, with a trading range of 5.8758 RWF (High: 90.6596 / Low: 84.7838). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 RWF (High: 88.3952 / Low: 88.3952).

March Spread (Volatile) ±5.8758

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

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 4.0189 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -4.0189

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 89.3870) against the same month in 2025 (average: 74.3600), the exchange rate shifted by +15.0270 (+20.21%).

2026 Avg (January) 89.3870

2025 Avg (January) 74.3600

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	92.7354	88.0176	89.3870
February	91.8516	89.2627	91.0531
March	90.6596	84.7838	87.0342
April	89.7067	85.8094	88.2679
May	90.2693	87.4558	89.5610
June	91.5153	86.2868	89.2644
July	90.4300	87.2641	89.2618
August	88.3952	88.3952	88.3952