YEARLY HIGH
0.0430 WST
YEARLY LOW
0.0372 WST
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0397 WST

2024 AFN to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2024

During 2024, the AFN to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 17, valuing the pair at 0.0430. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 3, dropping to 0.0372.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0058 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0392 to the December average rate of 0.0403, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.03% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2024 high of 0.0430 was up 5.58% compared to the 2023 peak of 0.0407, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 215 WST
2023 Average 167 WST
Yearly Trough Low 186 WST
Transaction Impact: A difference of 29.05 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2024.

0.0421
0.0379
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AFN to WST 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 0.0390, compared to 0.0405 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0015 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0390
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0405

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2024 was January, with a trading range of 0.0024 WST (High: 0.0400 / Low: 0.0377). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0006 WST (High: 0.0399 / Low: 0.0393).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0024
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0006

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0010 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0010

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2024: 0.0417) against the same month in 2023 (average: 0.0364), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0053 (+14.63%).

2024 Avg (October) 0.0417
2023 Avg (October) 0.0364

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0400 0.0377 0.0392
February 0.0388 0.0372 0.0383
March 0.0395 0.0384 0.0388
April 0.0394 0.0387 0.0390
May 0.0397 0.0387 0.0391
June 0.0401 0.0390 0.0397
July 0.0399 0.0393 0.0396
August 0.0400 0.0393 0.0395
September 0.0412 0.0394 0.0403
October 0.0430 0.0407 0.0417
November 0.0419 0.0410 0.0414
December 0.0415 0.0397 0.0403