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Official Rate Sheet: Tanzanian Shilling (TZS) / Rwandan Franc (RWF)

Date generated:

Mid-Market Rate: 1 TZS = 0.5612 RWF

Real-Time Interbank Wholesale Feed: October 6, 2026

Tanzanian Shilling to Rwandan Franc Exchange Rate (TZS to RWF)

Real-time mid-market wholesale rate with zero retail markup. Check benchmark pricing before bank conversion or international wire transfer.

Bottom Line Up Front (BLUF): How much is 1,000 TZS in RWF?

1 TZS = 0.5612 RWF

At the current mid-market wholesale exchange rate, converting 1,000 Tanzanian Shilling (TZS) yields approximately 561.19 Rwandan Franc (RWF) (inverse rate: 1 RWF = 1.7819 TZS). This rate represents the pure interbank benchmark. Retail dealers and commercial banks typically apply a commercial spread between 1.5% and 3.5%. View live calculations, historical charts, and provider spreads below.

You Pay (Amount): TZS

You Receive (Estimate): RWF

Wycena na podstawie średniego kursu międzybankowego (0,00% marży)

Kurs rynkowy: 1 TZS = 0.5612 RWF

Kurs odwrotny: 1 RWF = 1.7819 TZS

Status danych: Live Data (Redis)

Looking for reverse calculation? Check RWF to TZS (Rwandan Franc to Tanzanian Shilling) Live Converter →

TZS to RWF Real-Time & Historical Rate Chart

Track historical volatility and key price support levels for Tanzanian Shilling against Rwandan Franc

Period High

0.5679 RWF

Period Low

0.5545 RWF

Volatility / Avg

0.5612 RWF

Mid-Market Trend

+0.25%

30-Day Range (1M) Position: 50% range

Min: 0.5545 RWF

Max: 0.5679 RWF

52-Week Range (1Y) Current Position: 65% Range

Min: 0.5415 RWF

Max: 0.5808 RWF

Standard Denomination Conversion Matrix (TZS & RWF)

Wholesale interbank rate matrix with zero retail markup or hidden fees.

Tanzanian Shilling → Rwandan Franc (TZS / RWF)

Wholesale Benchmark

Tanzanian Shilling (TZS)	Rwandan Franc (RWF)
1 TZS	0.56 RWF
5 TZS	2.81 RWF
10 TZS	5.61 RWF
25 TZS	14.03 RWF
50 TZS	28.06 RWF
100 TZS	56.12 RWF
200 TZS	112.24 RWF
250 TZS	140.30 RWF
500 TZS	280.59 RWF
1,000 TZS	561.19 RWF
2,500 TZS	1,402.97 RWF
5,000 TZS	2,805.94 RWF
10,000 TZS	5,611.87 RWF

Rwandan Franc → Tanzanian Shilling (RWF / TZS)

Wholesale Benchmark

Rwandan Franc (RWF)	Tanzanian Shilling (TZS)
1 RWF	1.78 TZS
5 RWF	8.91 TZS
10 RWF	17.82 TZS
25 RWF	44.55 TZS
50 RWF	89.10 TZS
100 RWF	178.19 TZS
200 RWF	356.39 TZS
250 RWF	445.48 TZS
500 RWF	890.97 TZS
1,000 RWF	1,781.94 TZS
2,500 RWF	4,454.84 TZS
5,000 RWF	8,909.68 TZS
10,000 RWF	17,819.36 TZS

Provider / Channel	TZS/RWF Effective Exchange Rate	Estimated Fee	Estimated Received (RWF)	Effective Difference
⚡ LocalExchangeRates Interbank Wholesale (Pure Benchmark)	0.5612 RWF	0.00%	2,805.94 RWF	Benchmark (0%)
🏦 Major Commercial High-Street Banks Standard bank wire / counter transfer	0.5415 RWF	~3.50%	2,707.73 RWF	-98.21 RWF
✈️ Airport Currency Exchange Kiosks Airport terminal cash counters	0.5051 RWF	~10.00%	2,525.34 RWF	-280.59 RWF

1 TZS to RWF: Tanzanian Shilling to Rwandan Franc Exchange Guide

Searches for 1 TZS to RWF or convert TZS to RWF describe the amount of Rwandan Franc received per 1 Tanzanian Shilling. At today's wholesale baseline of 1 TZS = 0.5612 RWF (inverse: 1 RWF = 1.7819 TZS), understanding retail bank margins helps protect your funds:

🌏 International Transfers & Travel (Tanzania ↔ Rwanda)

Whether remitting money internationally or budgeting for travel, benchmark retail bank quotes against the wholesale mid-market rate to avoid excessive markups.

🏦 Commercial Bank Spreads

Major commercial banks typically add markups between 1.5% and 3.5% on foreign currencies, whereas digital multi-currency accounts operate with tighter margins.

📈 Monetary Policy Drivers

Interest rate decisions and monetary policies set by Bank of Tanzania (BoT) and National Bank of Rwanda (BNR) shape the medium-to-long term valuation of TZS/RWF.

TZS and RWF Currency Profiles

Official monetary framework, central bank governance, and banknote specifications for Tanzania and Rwanda.

How the TZS to RWF Exchange Rate Works

Foreign exchange transactions between Tanzania (TZS) and Rwanda (RWF) trade continuously on global wholesale interbank currency markets. The mid-market rate represents the exact mathematical midpoint between institutional buy (bid) and sell (ask) quotes without retail dealer markups.

Key considerations when converting or transferring between TZS and RWF:

Banking Channel Selection: Digital banking transfers and specialized multi-currency accounts generally offer exchange margins of 0.2% to 0.8%, whereas airport physical cash booths frequently charge 8% to 12% over the interbank baseline.
Central Bank Oversight & Policy: Monetary policy decisions, policy interest rate differentials, and currency reserves managed by Bank of Tanzania (BoT) and National Bank of Rwanda (BNR) serve as the primary long-term drivers for this currency pair.
Customs Cash Declaration Thresholds: Travelers carrying banknotes or negotiable instruments between Tanzania and Rwanda exceeding equivalent to 10,000 USD or EUR are legally required to file written declarations with border authorities.
Avoid Dynamic Currency Conversion (DCC): When using payment cards abroad or withdrawing cash from ATMs, always elect to be billed in the local currency (RWF) rather than your home billing currency to bypass costly DCC conversion markups.

LocalExchangeRates aggregates real-time wholesale interbank benchmarks to provide users with transparent, independent currency valuation.

Frequently Asked Questions: Tanzanian Shilling to Rwandan Franc Conversion

Common questions regarding Tanzanian Shilling to Rwandan Franc conversion, bank spreads, and transfer costs.

How much is 1,000 TZS in RWF today?

At the current mid-market exchange rate (1 TZS = 0.5612 RWF), 1,000 Tanzanian Shilling equals approximately 561.19 Rwandan Franc. Retail exchange bureaus and commercial banks typically apply a 1.5% to 3.5% transaction spread.

Where can I get the best exchange rate for Tanzanian Shilling?

To secure the best rates, avoid airport currency kiosks which routinely apply markups exceeding 8% to 12%. Converting currency at major commercial banks or using a low-fee multi-currency card typically delivers the closest rate to the mid-market benchmark.

Are there cash declaration limits when traveling with TZS?

Most international customs jurisdictions mandate a formal declaration when carrying physical cash or negotiable instruments exceeding the equivalent of 10,000 USD or EUR. Check with local customs authority (Bank of Tanzania (BoT)) prior to departure.

Does the exchange rate fluctuate during weekends?

Global interbank foreign exchange markets close on Friday evening (5:00 PM EST) and reopen on Sunday evening. Over the weekend, rates remain static at the Friday close, though retail providers may widen spreads to offset volatility risks.

How is the mid-market exchange rate calculated?

The mid-market exchange rate is the exact midpoint between global wholesale institutional buy (bid) and sell (ask) quotes. It serves as the global benchmark without any added retail broker or banking markup.