2015 WST to XAF Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2015.
2015 WST to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015
During 2015, the WST to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 13, valuing the pair at 251.2904. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 5, dropping to 217.4471.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 33.8434 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 231.0536 to the December average rate of 232.9065, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.80% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 251.2904 was up 11.66% compared to the 2014 peak of 225.0491, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 WST based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.
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 237.7179, compared to 231.0618 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 6.6561 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2015 was October, with a trading range of 17.6408 XAF (High: 235.0879 / Low: 217.4471). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 6.4283 XAF (High: 235.9626 / Low: 229.5343).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween January and April, 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 6.7458 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2015: 245.8265) against the same month in 2014 (average: 206.8081), the exchange rate shifted by +39.0183 (+18.87%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 237.6648 | 225.6122 | 231.0536 |
| February | 235.9626 | 229.5343 | 232.2118 |
| March | 248.7227 | 236.0086 | 243.5206 |
| April | 251.2904 | 237.8955 | 245.8265 |
| May | 241.8304 | 235.2579 | 239.0807 |
| June | 241.5287 | 231.0091 | 234.6144 |
| July | 238.9506 | 230.2638 | 234.8105 |
| August | 235.5267 | 221.5912 | 229.9278 |
| September | 228.1340 | 220.7254 | 224.1688 |
| October | 235.0879 | 217.4471 | 226.9607 |
| November | 240.4721 | 229.4352 | 237.5963 |
| December | 239.3666 | 227.2145 | 232.9065 |