2013 WST to XAF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

223.0433 XAF

YEARLY LOW

204.5182 XAF

YEARLY AVERAGE

213.6715 XAF

2013 WST to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the WST to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 17, valuing the pair at 223.0433. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 30, dropping to 204.5182.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 18.5251 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 215.9719 to the December average rate of 206.1418, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.55% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 223.0433 was down 6.34% compared to the 2012 peak of 238.1396, 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 1,115,216 XAF

2012 Average 1,104,196 XAF

Yearly Trough Low 1,022,591 XAF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 92,625.56 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

222.1859

204.6833

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

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: Jan–Jun) was 217.7343, compared to 209.6088 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 8.1255 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 217.7343

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 209.6088

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was February, with a trading range of 9.3406 XAF (High: 220.8274 / Low: 211.4868). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.6691 XAF (High: 208.1872 / Low: 204.5182).

February Spread (Volatile) ±9.3406

December Spread (Stable) ±3.6691

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 5.2784 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -5.2784

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2013: 220.7274) against the same month in 2012 (average: 219.1466), the exchange rate shifted by +1.5808 (+0.72%).

2013 Avg (April) 220.7274

2012 Avg (April) 219.1466

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	219.6073	211.5776	215.9719
February	220.8274	211.4868	215.7109
March	222.8305	217.4738	220.1514
April	223.0433	217.8527	220.7274
May	222.0259	217.6053	219.5613
June	219.5528	211.0887	214.2829
July	218.9489	210.7872	213.6163
August	211.9355	207.4701	208.9449
September	213.3710	208.7615	210.5017
October	211.2094	207.0883	208.4623
November	213.8090	205.9122	209.9856
December	208.1872	204.5182	206.1418