2016 WST to XAF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

248.7371 XAF

YEARLY LOW

222.0488 XAF

YEARLY AVERAGE

233.4380 XAF

2016 WST to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the WST to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 15, valuing the pair at 248.7371. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 13, dropping to 222.0488.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 26.6883 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 232.9482 to the December average rate of 245.3309, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.32% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 248.7371 was down 1.02% compared to the 2015 peak of 251.2904, 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 1,243,686 XAF

2015 Average 1,171,975 XAF

Yearly Trough Low 1,110,244 XAF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 133,441.70 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

247.0874

226.0095

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 230.4932, compared to 236.3828 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 5.8896 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 230.4932

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 236.3828

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 13.1140 XAF (High: 237.8856 / Low: 224.7716). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.5126 XAF (High: 233.9515 / Low: 230.4390).

January Spread (Volatile) ±13.1140

September Spread (Stable) ±3.5126

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 3.8295 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -3.8295

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 245.3309) against the same month in 2015 (average: 232.9065), the exchange rate shifted by +12.4244 (+5.33%).

2016 Avg (December) 245.3309

2015 Avg (December) 232.9065

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	237.8856	224.7716	232.9482
February	234.3467	222.8682	229.1187
March	235.7512	229.0138	232.2300
April	232.8122	226.0485	230.1935
May	230.4375	222.0488	227.7660
June	235.6143	225.2084	230.7029
July	237.1928	228.7386	233.9060
August	233.4267	228.7056	231.0898
September	233.9515	230.4390	232.1114
October	238.7947	231.5271	235.1503
November	244.5121	233.3252	240.7083
December	248.7371	240.7143	245.3309