YEARLY HIGH
0.0335 WST
YEARLY LOW
0.0246 WST
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0303 WST

2024 RUB to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2024

During 2024, the RUB to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 19, valuing the pair at 0.0335. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 0.0246.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0089 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0313 to the December average rate of 0.0270, the exchange rate registered a net change of -13.86% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2024 high of 0.0335 was down 17.95% compared to the 2023 peak of 0.0409, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 168 WST
2023 Average 162 WST
Yearly Trough Low 123 WST
Transaction Impact: A difference of 44.58 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2024.

0.0326
0.0265
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RUB to WST 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 0.0308, compared to 0.0297 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0011 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0308
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0297

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2024 was November, with a trading range of 0.0044 WST (High: 0.0292 / Low: 0.0247). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0006 WST (High: 0.0304 / Low: 0.0297).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0044
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0006

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0016 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0016

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2024: 0.0318) against the same month in 2023 (average: 0.0327), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0009 (-2.82%).

2024 Avg (June) 0.0318
2023 Avg (June) 0.0327

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0319 0.0304 0.0313
February 0.0309 0.0295 0.0305
March 0.0309 0.0301 0.0305
April 0.0304 0.0297 0.0301
May 0.0316 0.0299 0.0307
June 0.0335 0.0310 0.0318
July 0.0329 0.0315 0.0321
August 0.0330 0.0304 0.0315
September 0.0320 0.0297 0.0307
October 0.0296 0.0287 0.0291
November 0.0292 0.0247 0.0278
December 0.0283 0.0246 0.0270