YEARLY HIGH
294.2135 RWF
YEARLY LOW
267.2629 RWF
YEARLY AVERAGE
282.0316 RWF

2015 WST to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the WST to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 294.2135. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 5, dropping to 267.2629.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 26.9505 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 283.0078 to the December average rate of 288.3789, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.90% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 294.2135 was down 2.16% compared to the 2014 peak of 300.7176, 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 1,471,067 RWF
2014 Average 1,467,130 RWF
Yearly Trough Low 1,336,315 RWF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 134,752.70 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

290.5380
273.5216
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 280.6449, compared to 283.4182 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.7733 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 280.6449
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 283.4182

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was October, with a trading range of 25.9633 RWF (High: 293.2262 / Low: 267.2629). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.7781 RWF (High: 281.5451 / Low: 277.7669).

October Spread (Volatile) ±25.9633
April Spread (Stable) ±3.7781

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 5.7449 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -5.7449

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2015: 288.3789) against the same month in 2014 (average: 287.8819), the exchange rate shifted by +0.4970 (+0.17%).

2015 Avg (December) 288.3789
2014 Avg (December) 287.8819

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 288.4513 277.5943 283.0078
February 279.9344 274.3656 277.2629
March 283.4354 273.7560 279.1255
April 281.5451 277.7669 280.0688
May 284.9968 274.6289 281.0900
June 292.4247 274.8268 283.3146
July 290.1277 273.6043 284.4059
August 290.7173 274.7158 280.3904
September 279.7018 269.8610 274.9397
October 293.2262 267.2629 283.2746
November 293.0630 284.5565 289.1200
December 294.2135 280.0548 288.3789