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🇷🇼 RWF to 🇯🇵 JPY — Rwandan Franc to Japanese Yen (yen) Rate Today

Live indicative interbank rate. Last refreshed 25 Jun 2026 01:18:15 UTC.

Convert Rwandan Franc to Japanese Yen using the live indicative interbank rate and the converter below. Covers the cost of sending to Japan via the major mobile money apps.

LiveUpdated 2026-06-25 · Computed via USD cross
1 RWF = 0.1021 JPY
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1 RWF = 0.1021 JPY · Updated 2026-06-25 01:18

RWF → JPY conversion table

RWFJPY
50051
1,000102
2,000204
5,000511
10,0001,021
25,0002,554
50,0005,107
100,00010,215
250,00025,537
500,00051,075
1,000,000102,150

Table computed at the indicative rate of 1 RWF = 0.1021 JPY. Real operator-side values include a 1%-4% spread.

Rwandan Franc to Japanese Yen exchange rate history

Building rate history — check back soon.

About the Rwandan Franc

The Rwandan Franc (RWF, FRw) is the official currency of Rwanda, issued by the National Bank of Rwanda (BNR). The Franc is quoted in whole units; its theoretical 100-centime subdivision is no longer in use. Rwanda runs a managed-float regime and has built a reputation for relatively predictable currency management within the EAC, supported by tight fiscal discipline and consistent multilateral financing. MTN MoMo Rwanda and Airtel Money dominate domestic mobile money, and Rwanda was an early adopter of cross-border MTN MoMo interoperability with Uganda. For diaspora flows landing in MTN MoMo Rwanda, the published RWF rate typically sits within 1%-2% of the interbank reference. Rwanda imposes no specific government levy on mobile-money transactions, leaving the all-in cost of receiving notably lower than in neighbouring Uganda or Tanzania.

About the Japanese Yen

The Japanese Yen (JPY, ¥) is issued by the Bank of Japan and, unlike most currencies, has no minor unit in everyday use — amounts are quoted in whole yen, so a price is written as ¥10,000 with no decimal places. The yen is one of the world's most-traded currencies and a traditional safe-haven, which makes it relatively liquid against African currencies even though direct JPY/Africa interbank markets are thin and most rates are derived through the US dollar. For African importers the yen matters most in two arenas: capital goods and machinery (Japan is a major supplier of vehicles, plant and electronics across the continent), and the used-vehicle trade, where Japan is the dominant export source for right-hand-drive markets in Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia and beyond. Because the per-unit yen value is small against currencies like the naira or shilling, buyers usually convert in tens of thousands of yen.

Related pairs

JPY → RWFUSD → RWFEUR → RWFGBP → RWFCNY → RWFZAR → RWFNGN → RWF

FAQ

What is the RWF/JPY exchange rate today?
The indicative rate is 1 RWF = 0.1021 JPY, updated 2026-06-25. This is an interbank mid-market reference; mobile money operators apply their own spread on top.
How much is 100 RWF in JPY?
100 RWF ≈ 10 JPY at the indicative rate. For 500 RWF: 51 JPY. Use the converter above to try other amounts.
What's the best way to send Rwandan Franc to Japan?
For RWF to Japan transfers, compare Sendwave, LemFi, WorldRemit, TapTap Send, Wise and traditional bank rails. The fee structure varies by amount and receiving method.
Is the Japanese Yen a stable currency?
The Japanese Yen (JPY, ¥) is issued by the Bank of Japan and, unlike most currencies, has no minor unit in everyday use — amounts are quoted in whole yen, so a price is written as ¥10,000 with no decimal places. The yen is one of the world's most-traded currencies and a traditional safe-haven, which makes it relatively liquid against African currencies even though direct JPY/Africa interbank markets are thin and most rates are derived through the US dollar.
Why is the rate I see on my mobile money operator different?
The rate shown here is an indicative interbank mid-market reference. Operators (Sendwave, M-Pesa, MTN MoMo, LemFi, etc.) add a 1%-4% spread on top of this mid-market to cover their risk and operational cost. This is normal and consistent with market practice.

Rates shown on this page are indicative interbank reference rates updated daily. Operator send rates typically include a 1%-4% spread above this reference, which covers FX hedging cost, settlement risk and commercial margin. For exact send rates via M-Pesa, MTN MoMo, Sendwave, LemFi, WorldRemit, Wise or TapTap Send to Japan, see the inbound transfer comparison.