2013 WST to RWF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

294.6192 RWF

YEARLY LOW

269.6438 RWF

YEARLY AVERAGE

280.8320 RWF

2013 WST to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the WST to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 7, valuing the pair at 294.6192. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 10, dropping to 269.6438.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 24.9753 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 272.5765 to the December average rate of 290.1368, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.44% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 294.6192 was up 6.77% compared to the 2012 peak of 275.9286, 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 1,473,096 RWF

2012 Average 1,319,281 RWF

Yearly Trough Low 1,348,219 RWF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 124,876.53 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

292.4601

270.7689

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 277.5213, compared to 284.1427 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 6.6214 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 277.5213

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 284.1427

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was September, with a trading range of 14.3916 RWF (High: 289.3960 / Low: 275.0044). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 4.9832 RWF (High: 293.0800 / Low: 288.0967).

September Spread (Volatile) ±14.3916

December Spread (Stable) ±4.9832

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 2.7146 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -2.7146

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2013: 290.3877) against the same month in 2012 (average: 270.3636), the exchange rate shifted by +20.0241 (+7.41%).

2013 Avg (November) 290.3877

2012 Avg (November) 270.3636

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	276.0077	269.6438	272.5765
February	280.6266	272.7591	274.9626
March	282.7419	274.9933	278.1083
April	285.3464	275.5335	279.7338
May	284.3477	275.4394	280.2167
June	283.4189	272.1732	279.5302
July	279.4802	273.8976	276.8156
August	277.6593	272.2397	274.8877
September	289.3960	275.0044	281.9762
October	294.5159	287.8758	290.6525
November	294.6192	287.3658	290.3877
December	293.0800	288.0967	290.1368