YEARLY HIGH
528.1739 RWF
YEARLY LOW
491.8568 RWF
YEARLY AVERAGE
512.4857 RWF

2025 WST to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2025

During 2025, the WST to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 28, valuing the pair at 528.1739. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 491.8568.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 36.3172 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 497.3992 to the December average rate of 516.5431, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.85% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2025 high of 528.1739 was up 6.08% compared to the 2024 peak of 497.9181, 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 2,640,870 RWF
2024 Average 2,353,135 RWF
Yearly Trough Low 2,459,284 RWF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 181,585.86 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2025.

523.4683
495.0293
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 506.4142, compared to 518.5572 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 12.1431 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 506.4142
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 518.5572

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2025 was February, with a trading range of 17.2310 RWF (High: 514.9304 / Low: 497.6995). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.5152 RWF (High: 517.7851 / Low: 515.2699).

February Spread (Volatile) ±17.2310
December Spread (Stable) ±2.5152

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 2.9643 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.9643

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2025: 517.3913) against the same month in 2024 (average: 469.0072), the exchange rate shifted by +48.3841 (+10.32%).

2025 Avg (July) 517.3913
2024 Avg (July) 469.0072

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 506.8645 491.8568 497.3992
February 514.9304 497.6995 502.5140
March 514.4075 500.5071 507.2278
April 514.9084 503.8179 508.7439
May 515.2302 504.8281 511.1953
June 516.0239 504.8281 511.4049
July 528.1739 512.1429 517.3913
August 522.2814 514.4986 521.0984
September 522.7440 518.9759 520.6699
October 524.0626 516.9582 519.3024
November 521.0813 514.8129 516.3381
December 517.7851 515.2699 516.5431