YEARLY HIGH
403.9081 RWF
YEARLY LOW
383.2925 RWF
YEARLY AVERAGE
393.4306 RWF

2021 WST to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the WST to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 4, valuing the pair at 403.9081. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 3, dropping to 383.2925.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 20.6155 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 393.1211 to the December average rate of 394.1499, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.26% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 403.9081 was up 2.76% compared to the 2020 peak of 393.0669, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,019,540 RWF
2020 Average 1,799,982 RWF
Yearly Trough Low 1,916,463 RWF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 103,077.71 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

396.4331
390.6448
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

WST to RWF 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 393.2542, compared to 393.6069 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.3527 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 393.2542
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 393.6069

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was December, with a trading range of 17.9442 RWF (High: 403.9081 / Low: 385.9638). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 5.5031 RWF (High: 395.3830 / Low: 389.8799).

December Spread (Volatile) ±17.9442
August Spread (Stable) ±5.5031

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 2.8733 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.8733

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2021: 394.1499) against the same month in 2020 (average: 387.2440), the exchange rate shifted by +6.9059 (+1.78%).

2021 Avg (December) 394.1499
2020 Avg (December) 387.2440

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 396.0801 389.3974 393.1211
February 397.1967 390.0306 394.0005
March 396.0689 383.8235 391.1272
April 395.4940 383.2925 391.5345
May 398.8015 389.0414 395.0371
June 398.7009 386.8800 394.7051
July 397.3921 387.9800 393.6474
August 395.3830 389.8799 392.7108
September 394.4848 388.6476 393.1270
October 396.1572 385.6930 392.0556
November 403.3206 391.3411 395.9508
December 403.9081 385.9638 394.1499