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

2021 RWF to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the RWF to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 3, valuing the pair at 0.0026. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 4, dropping to 0.0025.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0001 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 -0.25% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.0026 was down 13.23% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.0030, 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 13 WST
2020 Average 14 WST
Yearly Trough Low 12 WST
Transaction Impact: A difference of 0.67 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.0026
0.0025
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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 0.0025, compared to 0.0025 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0000 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0025
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0025

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was December, with a trading range of 0.0001 WST (High: 0.0026 / Low: 0.0025). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 WST (High: 0.0026 / Low: 0.0025).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0001
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and August, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0000 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0000

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2021: 0.0026) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.0029), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0004 (-13.24%).

2021 Avg (April) 0.0026
2020 Avg (April) 0.0029

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

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