YEARLY HIGH
497.9181 RWF
YEARLY LOW
449.9772 RWF
YEARLY AVERAGE
470.5835 RWF

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.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 WST based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 2,489,591 RWF
2023 Average 2,119,355 RWF
Yearly Trough Low 2,249,886 RWF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 239,704.87 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2024.

498.0864
449.7803
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 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.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 459.8722
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 481.2949

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The 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).

December Spread (Volatile) ±14.8541
April Spread (Stable) ±4.7073

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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.

Longest Streak 11 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0000

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing 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%).

2024 Avg (December) 494.0609
2023 Avg (December) 447.8490

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