2018 WST to RWF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

347.2793 RWF

YEARLY LOW

329.7890 RWF

YEARLY AVERAGE

338.2868 RWF

2018 WST to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the WST to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 31, valuing the pair at 347.2793. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 6, dropping to 329.7890.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 17.4903 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 339.4318 to the December average rate of 338.5433, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.26% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 347.2793 was up 0.03% compared to the 2017 peak of 347.1786, 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 1,736,396 RWF

2017 Average 1,657,932 RWF

Yearly Trough Low 1,648,945 RWF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 87,451.53 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

342.5397

333.7667

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 339.3446, compared to 337.2289 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 2.1157 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 339.3446

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 337.2289

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 13.0222 RWF (High: 347.2793 / Low: 334.2571). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 4.8527 RWF (High: 339.1726 / Low: 334.3200).

January Spread (Volatile) ±13.0222

May Spread (Stable) ±4.8527

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 4.0253 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -4.0253

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 339.4318) against the same month in 2017 (average: 323.2203), the exchange rate shifted by +16.2115 (+5.02%).

2018 Avg (January) 339.4318

2017 Avg (January) 323.2203

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	347.2793	334.2571	339.4318
February	346.5809	336.5720	341.8087
March	345.6578	337.2684	340.1580
April	344.5016	335.5348	340.2224
May	339.1726	334.3200	337.1998
June	341.9239	332.2913	337.2472
July	339.2166	331.1531	335.5309
August	340.3212	332.2345	337.0941
September	341.0411	334.1661	338.5232
October	339.3195	329.7890	334.4978
November	342.6602	333.0926	339.1843
December	343.2233	334.0323	338.5433