2011 WST to RWF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

278.7921 RWF

YEARLY LOW

246.2293 RWF

YEARLY AVERAGE

257.1498 RWF

2011 WST to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the WST to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 4, valuing the pair at 278.7921. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 27, dropping to 246.2293.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 32.5628 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 252.8140 to the December average rate of 250.2297, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.02% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 278.7921 was up 7.13% compared to the 2010 peak of 260.2257, 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 1,393,961 RWF

2010 Average 1,161,410 RWF

Yearly Trough Low 1,231,146 RWF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 162,814.08 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

267.5151

248.6583

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 255.6965, compared to 258.6032 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.9067 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 255.6965

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 258.6032

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was September, with a trading range of 19.7357 RWF (High: 269.9055 / Low: 250.1698). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 5.0068 RWF (High: 253.3480 / Low: 248.3412).

September Spread (Volatile) ±19.7357

December Spread (Stable) ±5.0068

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 5.4987 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -5.4987

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2011: 265.9437) against the same month in 2010 (average: 228.3008), the exchange rate shifted by +37.6429 (+16.49%).

2011 Avg (August) 265.9437

2010 Avg (August) 228.3008

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	257.2161	246.2757	252.8140
February	256.9595	249.3749	253.3556
March	256.2542	248.5495	253.7976
April	263.3632	250.4584	255.7601
May	262.3817	254.4950	258.5553
June	264.5549	254.1279	259.8962
July	273.9735	256.5258	264.7901
August	278.7921	259.1193	265.9437
September	269.9055	250.1698	260.4450
October	265.1494	246.9267	255.3798
November	262.2276	246.2293	254.8309
December	253.3480	248.3412	250.2297