YEARLY HIGH
228.1157 XAF
YEARLY LOW
211.0716 XAF
YEARLY AVERAGE
217.9489 XAF

2021 WST to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the WST to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 24, valuing the pair at 228.1157. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 211.0716.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 17.0441 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 214.5199 to the December average rate of 223.6381, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.25% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 228.1157 was up 0.13% compared to the 2020 peak of 227.8105, 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 1,140,579 XAF
2020 Average 1,080,461 XAF
Yearly Trough Low 1,055,358 XAF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 85,220.69 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

225.1697
213.2972
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WST to XAF 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: JanтАУJun) was 215.8801, compared to 220.0176 in the second half (H2: JulтАУDec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (JulтАУDec) by a margin of 4.1375 points.

H1 Avg (JanтАУJun) 215.8801
H2 Avg (JulтАУDec) 220.0176

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was November, with a trading range of 8.2045 XAF (High: 228.1157 / Low: 219.9112). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.5816 XAF (High: 221.2237 / Low: 218.6421).

November Spread (Volatile) ┬▒8.2045
October Spread (Stable) ┬▒2.5816

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and November, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 2.1125 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.1125

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2021: 224.1803) against the same month in 2020 (average: 213.2185), the exchange rate shifted by +10.9619 (+5.14%).

2021 Avg (November) 224.1803
2020 Avg (November) 213.2185

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Month High Low Average
January 217.3005 211.0716 214.5199
February 218.6241 214.8426 215.9232
March 220.6314 216.6903 218.4363
April 219.3681 213.5084 216.3991
May 215.8845 212.8708 214.2866
June 219.1539 213.5235 215.7157
July 219.6972 215.2167 217.5878
August 219.2387 215.5316 217.1866
September 220.8483 215.5441 217.5979
October 221.2237 218.6421 219.9149
November 228.1157 219.9112 224.1803
December 226.3590 221.7112 223.6381