2022 WST to RWF Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2022.
2022 WST to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022
During 2022, the WST to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 7, valuing the pair at 402.5567. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 21, dropping to 368.0071.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 34.5497 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 394.8649 to the December average rate of 396.4705, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.41% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 402.5567 was down 0.33% compared to the 2021 peak of 403.9081, 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 2022.
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 391.8851, compared to 383.0161 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 8.8690 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2022 was December, with a trading range of 18.4968 RWF (High: 402.5567 / Low: 384.0599). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 6.8605 RWF (High: 397.4633 / Low: 390.6028).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween October and December, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 8.7324 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2022: 396.4705) against the same month in 2021 (average: 394.1499), the exchange rate shifted by +2.3206 (+0.59%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 399.3493 | 390.2021 | 394.8649 |
| February | 398.2119 | 383.6106 | 391.7431 |
| March | 394.9491 | 386.4572 | 390.1072 |
| April | 397.4633 | 390.6028 | 394.7968 |
| May | 396.7997 | 387.5973 | 391.2212 |
| June | 395.7337 | 381.8746 | 388.5773 |
| July | 384.5377 | 375.3366 | 379.8449 |
| August | 392.1221 | 379.8559 | 384.1761 |
| September | 388.1215 | 374.9637 | 383.0197 |
| October | 386.4657 | 368.0071 | 375.7178 |
| November | 387.0755 | 371.3308 | 378.8673 |
| December | 402.5567 | 384.0599 | 396.4705 |