YEARLY HIGH
1063.4715 CDF
YEARLY LOW
754.2103 CDF
YEARLY AVERAGE
975.2455 CDF

2025 WST to CDF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2025

During 2025, the WST to CDF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 25, valuing the pair at 1063.4715. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 15, dropping to 754.2103.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 309.2612 CDF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1018.9063 to the December average rate of 801.6066, the exchange rate registered a net change of -21.33% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2025 high of 1063.4715 was up 3.47% compared to the 2024 peak of 1027.7945, 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 5,317,357 CDF
2024 Average 5,027,413 CDF
Yearly Trough Low 3,771,051 CDF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,546,305.96 CDF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2025.

1069.4063
763.1430
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

WST to CDF 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 1028.0301, compared to 922.4610 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 105.5690 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1028.0301
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 922.4610

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2025 was October, with a trading range of 176.1917 CDF (High: 942.8879 / Low: 766.6963). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 11.1281 CDF (High: 1038.6281 / Low: 1027.5000).

October Spread (Volatile) ±176.1917
April Spread (Stable) ±11.1281

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 182.6955 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -182.6955

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2025: 1041.6387) against the same month in 2024 (average: 1015.6519), the exchange rate shifted by +25.9868 (+2.56%).

2025 Avg (July) 1041.6387
2024 Avg (July) 1015.6519

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1025.0000 1012.5000 1018.9063
February 1036.4268 1011.0508 1022.8078
March 1026.7857 1012.8785 1023.6419
April 1038.6281 1027.5000 1034.7243
May 1039.3987 1025.3571 1035.2585
June 1039.5495 1027.5000 1032.8416
July 1063.4715 1030.7143 1041.6387
August 1051.0706 1033.6989 1043.8843
September 1049.8321 945.0288 1020.8335
October 942.8879 766.6963 838.1380
November 819.1635 754.2103 788.6649
December 813.7498 768.9028 801.6066