YEARLY HIGH
0.0040 WST
YEARLY LOW
0.0036 WST
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0038 WST

2012 RWF to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the RWF to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 19, valuing the pair at 0.0040. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 28, dropping to 0.0036.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0004 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0040 to the December average rate of 0.0037, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.38% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.0040 was down 0.53% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.0041, 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 20 WST
2011 Average 19 WST
Yearly Trough Low 18 WST
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2.08 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.0040
0.0036
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RWF 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 0.0038, compared to 0.0037 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0001 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0038
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0037

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0003 WST (High: 0.0040 / Low: 0.0037). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 WST (High: 0.0038 / Low: 0.0037).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0003
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and June, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0002 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0002

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 0.0040) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.0040), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0000 (+0.23%).

2012 Avg (January) 0.0040
2011 Avg (January) 0.0040

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0040 0.0038 0.0040
February 0.0038 0.0037 0.0038
March 0.0038 0.0037 0.0037
April 0.0038 0.0037 0.0038
May 0.0040 0.0037 0.0039
June 0.0040 0.0038 0.0039
July 0.0040 0.0037 0.0039
August 0.0038 0.0037 0.0038
September 0.0038 0.0036 0.0037
October 0.0037 0.0036 0.0037
November 0.0038 0.0037 0.0037
December 0.0037 0.0036 0.0037