2020 WST to RWF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

393.0669 RWF

YEARLY LOW

332.5671 RWF

YEARLY AVERAGE

359.9458 RWF

2020 WST to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the WST to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 393.0669. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 4, dropping to 332.5671.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 60.4998 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 358.5580 to the December average rate of 387.2440, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.00% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 393.0669 was up 9.24% compared to the 2019 peak of 359.8287, 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 1,965,335 RWF

2019 Average 1,733,388 RWF

Yearly Trough Low 1,662,835 RWF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 302,499.07 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

391.9974

334.9567

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 348.1901, compared to 371.7014 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 23.5113 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 348.1901

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 371.7014

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was June, with a trading range of 19.4147 RWF (High: 359.4837 / Low: 340.0690). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 6.4750 RWF (High: 370.7104 / Low: 364.2353).

June Spread (Volatile) ±19.4147

August Spread (Stable) ±6.4750

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 8 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 7.9220 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -7.9220

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 387.2440) against the same month in 2019 (average: 353.9449), the exchange rate shifted by +33.2991 (+9.41%).

2020 Avg (December) 387.2440

2019 Avg (December) 353.9449

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	362.9871	353.6980	358.5580
February	356.1231	346.0090	351.7012
March	356.4135	337.9171	347.6321
April	346.8727	332.5671	339.7101
May	346.1865	335.1064	340.0484
June	359.4837	340.0690	351.4909
July	366.3177	352.5562	359.5540
August	370.7104	364.2353	367.2040
September	371.2965	361.5389	367.6916
October	374.6710	359.5762	369.6913
November	384.5388	371.8017	378.8237
December	393.0669	382.4813	387.2440