2024 WST to RWF Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2024.
2024 WST to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2024
During 2024, the WST to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 24, valuing the pair at 497.9181. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 7, dropping to 449.9772.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 47.9410 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 453.8058 to the December average rate of 494.0609, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.87% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2024 high of 497.9181 was up 9.63% compared to the 2023 peak of 454.1831, 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 2024.
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 459.8722, compared to 481.2949 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 21.4227 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2024 was December, with a trading range of 14.8541 RWF (High: 497.9181 / Low: 483.0641). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 4.7073 RWF (High: 463.3036 / Low: 458.5962).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween January and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 11 straight months. No significant month-over-month rate declines were detected.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2024: 494.0609) against the same month in 2023 (average: 447.8490), the exchange rate shifted by +46.2119 (+10.32%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 459.1587 | 449.9772 | 453.8058 |
| February | 460.8303 | 453.6195 | 455.5587 |
| March | 460.7036 | 454.6429 | 458.4495 |
| April | 463.3036 | 458.5962 | 460.6104 |
| May | 469.3011 | 460.0578 | 463.5565 |
| June | 472.1429 | 463.4055 | 467.2521 |
| July | 472.2014 | 465.9331 | 469.0072 |
| August | 478.0228 | 466.1386 | 472.7942 |
| September | 485.4882 | 475.5644 | 479.6306 |
| October | 487.6261 | 476.2500 | 483.2734 |
| November | 492.3442 | 484.9875 | 489.0031 |
| December | 497.9181 | 483.0641 | 494.0609 |