2012 WST to RWF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

275.9286 RWF

YEARLY LOW

247.5468 RWF

YEARLY AVERAGE

263.8622 RWF

2012 WST to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the WST to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 28, valuing the pair at 275.9286. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 19, dropping to 247.5468.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 28.3818 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 252.2758 to the December average rate of 272.2947, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.94% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 275.9286 was down 1.03% compared to the 2011 peak of 278.7921, 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 1,379,643 RWF

2011 Average 1,285,873 RWF

Yearly Trough Low 1,237,734 RWF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 141,909.08 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

274.2966

250.2739

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 260.0402, compared to 267.6843 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 7.6442 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 260.0402

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 267.6843

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 21.2445 RWF (High: 271.0124 / Low: 249.7679). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 5.7365 RWF (High: 269.4218 / Low: 263.6853).

May Spread (Volatile) ±21.2445

April Spread (Stable) ±5.7365

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 8.3588 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -8.3588

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2012: 268.5558) against the same month in 2011 (average: 260.4450), the exchange rate shifted by +8.1107 (+3.11%).

2012 Avg (September) 268.5558

2011 Avg (September) 260.4450

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	262.1883	247.5468	252.2758
February	269.8458	259.8428	263.7152
March	270.0426	262.6767	268.2261
April	269.4218	263.6853	265.3575
May	271.0124	249.7679	256.9986
June	262.4293	250.0120	253.6678
July	267.5618	252.5391	259.2436
August	267.8418	260.9850	264.5326
September	275.9286	261.3171	268.5558
October	275.4058	268.5169	271.1157
November	272.2676	266.0716	270.3636
December	275.2394	268.1759	272.2947