YEARLY HIGH
0.1236 DJF
YEARLY LOW
0.1197 DJF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1217 DJF

2026 RWF to DJF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the RWF to DJF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 30, valuing the pair at 0.1236. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 17, dropping to 0.1197.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0039 DJF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1221 to the December average rate of 0.1213, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.67% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 0.1236 was down 4.29% compared to the 2025 peak of 0.1291, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 618 DJF
2025 Average 621 DJF
Yearly Trough Low 598 DJF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 19.53 DJF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

0.1222
0.1212
JanuMarcMayJuly

RWF to DJF 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 0.1218, compared to 0.1213 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0005 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1218
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1213

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was January, with a trading range of 0.0024 DJF (High: 0.1236 / Low: 0.1212). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 DJF (High: 0.1214 / Low: 0.1212).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0024
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0003 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0003

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 0.1221) against the same month in 2025 (average: 0.1277), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0056 (-4.35%).

2026 Avg (January) 0.1221
2025 Avg (January) 0.1277

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1236 0.1212 0.1221
February 0.1224 0.1217 0.1220
March 0.1225 0.1215 0.1219
April 0.1225 0.1215 0.1218
May 0.1221 0.1212 0.1216
June 0.1217 0.1197 0.1213
July 0.1214 0.1212 0.1213