2017 WST to RWF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

347.1786 RWF

YEARLY LOW

315.3834 RWF

YEARLY AVERAGE

331.5767 RWF

2017 WST to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the WST to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 17, valuing the pair at 347.1786. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 15, dropping to 315.3834.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 31.7953 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 323.2203 to the December average rate of 336.7743, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.19% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 347.1786 was up 5.66% compared to the 2016 peak of 328.5891, 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 1,735,893 RWF

2016 Average 1,533,925 RWF

Yearly Trough Low 1,576,917 RWF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 158,976.28 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

339.1933

321.7682

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 327.4727, compared to 335.6806 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 8.2079 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 327.4727

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 335.6806

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 20.6392 RWF (High: 347.1786 / Low: 326.5394). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 6.6525 RWF (High: 340.2395 / Low: 333.5870).

August Spread (Volatile) ±20.6392

December Spread (Stable) ±6.6525

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and August, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 2.8841 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -2.8841

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2017: 337.7412) against the same month in 2016 (average: 312.3695), the exchange rate shifted by +25.3716 (+8.12%).

2017 Avg (August) 337.7412

2016 Avg (August) 312.3695

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	330.6161	316.5757	323.2203
February	335.1089	324.1988	329.5486
March	334.8273	322.1389	327.7726
April	331.4342	320.1076	325.9196
May	332.3274	315.3834	326.2043
June	338.1850	327.0154	332.1711
July	341.3227	329.4764	333.9184
August	347.1786	326.5394	337.7412
September	342.9378	331.3769	334.8570
October	340.8715	328.4697	334.9341
November	339.6683	328.3643	335.8586
December	340.2395	333.5870	336.7743