2016 WST to RWF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

328.5891 RWF

YEARLY LOW

279.0393 RWF

YEARLY AVERAGE

306.7510 RWF

2016 WST to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the WST to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 19, valuing the pair at 328.5891. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 25, dropping to 279.0393.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 49.5498 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 288.6913 to the December average rate of 325.0282, the exchange rate registered a net change of 12.59% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 328.5891 was up 11.68% compared to the 2015 peak of 294.2135, 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 1,642,946 RWF

2015 Average 1,410,363 RWF

Yearly Trough Low 1,395,197 RWF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 247,748.86 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

328.6619

285.0577

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 296.8647, compared to 316.6372 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 19.7725 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 296.8647

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 316.6372

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 24.6013 RWF (High: 315.0448 / Low: 290.4436). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 5.1018 RWF (High: 319.9682 / Low: 314.8664).

June Spread (Volatile) ±24.6013

September Spread (Stable) ±5.1018

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 4.4320 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -4.4320

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 325.0282) against the same month in 2015 (average: 288.3789), the exchange rate shifted by +36.6493 (+12.71%).

2016 Avg (December) 325.0282

2015 Avg (December) 288.3789

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	295.5656	279.0393	288.6913
February	298.1679	284.0630	292.1835
March	303.5509	295.3331	298.5131
April	311.1621	297.2103	302.7506
May	304.2547	287.3501	298.3186
June	315.0448	290.4436	300.7312
July	314.1593	291.5565	303.8770
August	319.6181	307.4271	312.3695
September	319.9682	314.8664	317.1583
October	322.5128	314.7434	318.3536
November	326.5859	317.3565	323.0366
December	328.5891	322.3346	325.0282