YEARLY HIGH
227.2743 XAF
YEARLY LOW
218.2036 XAF
YEARLY AVERAGE
222.8136 XAF

2019 WST to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the WST to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 28, valuing the pair at 227.2743. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 12, dropping to 218.2036.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 9.0707 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 220.0304 to the December average rate of 223.5818, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.61% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 227.2743 was up 1.65% compared to the 2018 peak of 223.5897, 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 1,136,372 XAF
2018 Average 1,081,911 XAF
Yearly Trough Low 1,091,018 XAF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 45,353.52 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

225.0474
219.5743
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 222.0973, compared to 223.5299 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.4326 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 222.0973
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 223.5299

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was August, with a trading range of 6.5787 XAF (High: 225.1507 / Low: 218.5719). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.4449 XAF (High: 224.5605 / Low: 222.1156).

August Spread (Volatile) ±6.5787
May Spread (Stable) ±2.4449

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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 2.0837 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.0837

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2019: 224.5913) against the same month in 2018 (average: 217.5069), the exchange rate shifted by +7.0844 (+3.26%).

2019 Avg (September) 224.5913
2018 Avg (September) 217.5069

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 222.2155 218.2036 220.0304
February 223.2914 219.0917 221.5697
March 224.8491 220.1094 222.5351
April 225.1352 222.0951 223.7026
May 224.5605 222.1156 223.4148
June 224.0853 218.5998 221.3311
July 225.6283 220.2268 222.7520
August 225.1507 218.5719 222.5237
September 227.2743 221.1458 224.5913
October 226.4758 221.8700 223.7302
November 225.5152 220.5755 224.0004
December 224.8907 222.0515 223.5818