YEARLY HIGH
0.0027 WST
YEARLY LOW
0.0025 WST
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0026 WST

2022 RWF to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the RWF to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 21, valuing the pair at 0.0027. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 7, dropping to 0.0025.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0002 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0025 to the December average rate of 0.0025, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.40% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 0.0027 was up 4.15% compared to the 2021 peak of 0.0026, 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 14 WST
2021 Average 13 WST
Yearly Trough Low 12 WST
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1.17 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

0.0027
0.0025
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 0.0026, compared to 0.0026 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0001 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0026
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0026

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was October, with a trading range of 0.0001 WST (High: 0.0027 / Low: 0.0026). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 WST (High: 0.0026 / Low: 0.0025).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0001
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0001 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0001

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2022: 0.0027) against the same month in 2021 (average: 0.0026), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0001 (+4.36%).

2022 Avg (October) 0.0027
2021 Avg (October) 0.0026

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0026 0.0025 0.0025
February 0.0026 0.0025 0.0026
March 0.0026 0.0025 0.0026
April 0.0026 0.0025 0.0025
May 0.0026 0.0025 0.0026
June 0.0026 0.0025 0.0026
July 0.0027 0.0026 0.0026
August 0.0026 0.0026 0.0026
September 0.0027 0.0026 0.0026
October 0.0027 0.0026 0.0027
November 0.0027 0.0026 0.0026
December 0.0026 0.0025 0.0025