2010 WST to XAF Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2010.
2010 WST to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2010
During 2010, the WST to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 216.6391. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 185.7910.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 30.8481 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 188.4199 to the December average rate of 212.0211, the exchange rate registered a net change of 12.53% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 WST based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2010.
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)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 196.1841, compared to 203.2891 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 7.1050 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2010 was August, with a trading range of 19.4690 XAF (High: 206.4813 / Low: 187.0123). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.3156 XAF (High: 193.2026 / Low: 189.8870).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween July and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 8.0064 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineHistorical data for the previous year (2009) is currently unavailable. Strongest month average for December 2010 is 212.0211.
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 193.6668 | 185.7910 | 188.4199 |
| February | 193.2026 | 189.8870 | 191.9936 |
| March | 198.6888 | 190.9181 | 194.4341 |
| April | 198.7754 | 192.7731 | 195.6300 |
| May | 211.8202 | 197.3309 | 203.3578 |
| June | 208.6103 | 196.2095 | 203.2693 |
| July | 202.4303 | 187.0123 | 195.2629 |
| August | 206.4813 | 187.0123 | 197.0481 |
| September | 213.6702 | 196.8960 | 202.8285 |
| October | 208.4666 | 196.4085 | 204.4294 |
| November | 216.6200 | 199.8330 | 208.1448 |
| December | 216.6391 | 205.4865 | 212.0211 |