2015 WST to RWF Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2015.
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.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 WST based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.
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)
SeasonalThe 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.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe 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).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing 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%).
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 |