2026 WST to RWF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

541.4407 RWF

YEARLY LOW

515.9801 RWF

YEARLY AVERAGE

532.5018 RWF

2026 WST to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the WST to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 17, valuing the pair at 541.4407. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 515.9801.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 25.4606 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 525.0908 to the December average rate of 530.9427, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.11% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 541.4407 was up 2.51% compared to the 2025 peak of 528.1739, 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 2,707,203 RWF

2025 Average 2,562,739 RWF

Yearly Trough Low 2,579,901 RWF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 127,302.87 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

535.8468

524.1129

JanuMarcMayJuly

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 532.3671, compared to 532.9058 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.5388 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 532.3671

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 532.9058

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was January, with a trading range of 11.4523 RWF (High: 527.4324 / Low: 515.9801). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2798 RWF (High: 531.0496 / Low: 530.7698).

January Spread (Volatile) ±11.4523

August Spread (Stable) ±0.2798

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 3.9263 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -3.9263

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2026: 534.5203) against the same month in 2025 (average: 511.4049), the exchange rate shifted by +23.1154 (+4.52%).

2026 Avg (June) 534.5203

2025 Avg (June) 511.4049

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	527.4324	515.9801	525.0908
February	535.8568	527.0387	533.5288
March	540.2040	529.3066	534.7685
April	535.3199	531.0210	532.5741
May	535.1721	532.5739	533.7200
June	541.4407	532.7543	534.5203
July	537.0966	531.5096	534.8690
August	531.0496	530.7698	530.9427