YEARLY HIGH
300.7176 RWF
YEARLY LOW
279.9948 RWF
YEARLY AVERAGE
293.4026 RWF

2014 WST to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the WST to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 18, valuing the pair at 300.7176. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 7, dropping to 279.9948.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 20.7228 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 291.2985 to the December average rate of 287.8819, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.17% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 300.7176 was up 2.07% compared to the 2013 peak of 294.6192, 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 1,503,588 RWF
2013 Average 1,404,288 RWF
Yearly Trough Low 1,399,974 RWF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 103,614.18 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

299.9551
286.1846
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 294.0698, compared to 292.7354 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.3344 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 294.0698
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 292.7354

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was September, with a trading range of 11.4392 RWF (High: 299.0921 / Low: 287.6529). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.6164 RWF (High: 289.2742 / Low: 286.6578).

September Spread (Volatile) ±11.4392
December Spread (Stable) ±2.6164

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and May, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 4.3588 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -4.3588

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2014: 297.7491) against the same month in 2013 (average: 280.2167), the exchange rate shifted by +17.5324 (+6.26%).

2014 Avg (May) 297.7491
2013 Avg (May) 280.2167

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 293.5476 288.2929 291.2985
February 291.9923 288.7724 290.5286
March 296.0277 290.2057 292.9606
April 298.0190 294.5811 296.2843
May 300.7176 294.4811 297.7491
June 298.1682 293.3439 295.5978
July 300.3876 295.6411 297.7544
August 300.2311 297.1510 298.8076
September 299.0921 287.6529 294.4488
October 293.0355 287.1780 290.1874
November 290.0801 279.9948 287.3322
December 289.2742 286.6578 287.8819