YEARLY HIGH
251.2904 XAF
YEARLY LOW
217.4471 XAF
YEARLY AVERAGE
234.3898 XAF

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.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 WST based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 1,256,452 XAF
2014 Average 1,059,413 XAF
Yearly Trough Low 1,087,235 XAF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 169,216.82 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

247.9922
222.0030
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 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.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 237.7179
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 231.0618

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The 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).

October Spread (Volatile) ±17.6408
February Spread (Stable) ±6.4283

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -6.7458

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing 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%).

2015 Avg (April) 245.8265
2014 Avg (April) 206.8081

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