YEARLY HIGH
0.0036 WST
YEARLY LOW
0.0030 WST
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0033 WST

2016 RWF to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the RWF to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 25, valuing the pair at 0.0036. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 19, dropping to 0.0030.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0005 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0035 to the December average rate of 0.0031, the exchange rate registered a net change of -11.19% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0036 was down 4.22% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0037, 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 18 WST
2015 Average 18 WST
Yearly Trough Low 15 WST
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2.70 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0035
0.0030
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 0.0034, compared to 0.0032 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0002 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0034
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0032

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 0.0003 WST (High: 0.0034 / Low: 0.0032). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 WST (High: 0.0032 / Low: 0.0031).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0003
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2016. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0001 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0001

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 0.0035) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0035), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0001 (-1.96%).

2016 Avg (January) 0.0035
2015 Avg (January) 0.0035

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0036 0.0034 0.0035
February 0.0035 0.0034 0.0034
March 0.0034 0.0033 0.0034
April 0.0034 0.0032 0.0033
May 0.0035 0.0033 0.0034
June 0.0034 0.0032 0.0033
July 0.0034 0.0032 0.0033
August 0.0033 0.0031 0.0032
September 0.0032 0.0031 0.0032
October 0.0032 0.0031 0.0031
November 0.0032 0.0031 0.0031
December 0.0031 0.0030 0.0031