YEARLY HIGH
225.0491 XAF
YEARLY LOW
202.7005 XAF
YEARLY AVERAGE
211.8460 XAF

2014 WST to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the WST to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 225.0491. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 17, dropping to 202.7005.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 22.3486 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 206.7237 to the December average rate of 221.9357, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.36% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 225.0491 was up 0.90% compared to the 2013 peak of 223.0433, 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 1,125,246 XAF
2013 Average 1,068,263 XAF
Yearly Trough Low 1,013,503 XAF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 111,742.88 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

223.6865
202.6765
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 207.0052, compared to 216.6867 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 9.6815 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 207.0052
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 216.6867

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was December, with a trading range of 6.5901 XAF (High: 225.0491 / Low: 218.4591). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.4546 XAF (High: 207.7611 / Low: 205.3065).

December Spread (Volatile) ±6.5901
April Spread (Stable) ±2.4546

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 9 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 1.2042 points.

Longest Streak 9 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.2042

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2014: 221.9357) against the same month in 2013 (average: 206.1418), the exchange rate shifted by +15.7939 (+7.66%).

2014 Avg (December) 221.9357
2013 Avg (December) 206.1418

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 208.5066 204.7874 206.7237
February 207.6060 203.7805 205.6315
March 207.3915 202.7005 204.4273
April 207.7611 205.3065 206.8081
May 211.3888 205.8260 208.8452
June 210.8132 207.8391 209.5955
July 212.4885 209.5106 211.0620
August 216.2369 211.1892 213.2324
September 219.3128 215.1797 217.0951
October 220.7791 214.7472 217.6165
November 220.8448 215.4752 219.1784
December 225.0491 218.4591 221.9357